Which to use
“energético” and “enérgico” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #11,568
- “energético” frequency rank
- #26,433
- “enérgico” frequency rank
- 38001
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | energético | enérgico |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que pertenece o concierne a la energía. | Objeto que tiene energía. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set energético and enérgico 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. energético ([eneɾˈxet̪iko]) and enérgico ([eˈneɾxiko]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38001, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
energético is recorded at frequency rank #11,568, classified as anadj, pronounced [eneɾˈxet̪iko]. enérgico is at rank #26,433, tagged as anadj, pronounced [eˈneɾxiko].
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 38001, this pair ranks #172,352 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of energético vs enérgico
Shared letters: ceginoré. Private to "energético": t. Private to "enérgico": -.
"energético" · 10 letters · shape VCVCCVCVCV · "enérgico" · 8 letters · shape VCVCCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "energético" and "enérgico" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "energético" or "enérgico"?
Remembering energético vs enérgico
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 “energético” entry
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