Which to use
“estáis” and “estéis” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,181
- “estáis” frequency rank
- #29,645
- “estéis” frequency rank
- 35826
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | estáis | estéis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de indicativo de estar o de estarse. | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de subjuntivo de estar o de estarse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set estáis and estéis apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. estáis ([esˈt̪ajs]) and estéis ([esˈt̪ejs]) 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 - á in “estáis” becomes é in “estéis”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35826, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
estáis is recorded at frequency rank #6,181, classified as averb, pronounced [esˈt̪ajs]. estéis is at rank #29,645, tagged as averb, pronounced [esˈt̪ejs].
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 35826, this pair ranks #183,965 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of estáis vs estéis
Shared letters: eist. Private to "estáis": á. Private to "estéis": é.
"estáis" · 6 letters · shape VCCVVC · "estéis" · 6 letters · shape VCCVVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "estáis" and "estéis" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "estáis" or "estéis"?
Remembering estáis vs estéis
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 “estáis” entry
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