Which to use
“durísima” and “durísimo” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #49,602
- “durísima” frequency rank
- #37,048
- “durísimo” frequency rank
- 86650
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | durísima | durísimo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino singular de durísimo, superlativo de duro. | Superlativo de duro: sumamente duro. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set durísima and durísimo apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. durísima ([d̪uˈɾisima]) and durísimo ([d̪uˈɾisimo]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by a single letter - a in “durísima” becomes o in “durísimo”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 86650, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
durísima is recorded at frequency rank #49,602, classified as anadj, pronounced [d̪uˈɾisima]. durísimo is at rank #37,048, tagged as anadj, pronounced [d̪uˈɾisimo].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 86650, this pair ranks #5,134 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of durísima vs durísimo
Shared letters: dimrsuí. Private to "durísima": a. Private to "durísimo": o.
"durísima" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCVCV · "durísimo" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "durísima" and "durísimo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "durísima" or "durísimo"?
Remembering durísima vs durísimo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “durísima” entry
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