Which to use
“este” is an adjective and “estéis” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #31
- “este” frequency rank
- #29,645
- “estéis” frequency rank
- 29676
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | este | estéis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Se emplea para indicar o señalar algo o a alguien próximo al hablante, o referirse a algo que se acaba de mencionar. | 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 este and estéis apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: este is [ˈest̪e] while estéis is [esˈt̪ejs]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 29676, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
este is recorded at frequency rank #31, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈest̪e]. 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 29676, this pair ranks #215,806 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of este vs estéis
Shared letters: est. Private to "este": -. Private to "estéis": ié.
"este" · 4 letters · shape VCCV · "estéis" · 6 letters · shape VCCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- este ← eset · esste · estte · etse · sete
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "este" and "estéis" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "este" or "estéis"?
Remembering este vs estéis
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “este”; for a verb, it's “estéis”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “este” entry
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