Which to use
“eternos” is an adjective and “externos” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #18,247
- “eternos” frequency rank
- #6,406
- “externos” frequency rank
- 24653
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | eternos | externos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de eterno. | Forma del plural de externo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set eternos and externos apart are highlighted. They share 7 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: eternos is [eˈt̪eɾnos] while externos is [eksˈt̪eɾnos]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 24653, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
eternos is recorded at frequency rank #18,247, classified as anadj, pronounced [eˈt̪eɾnos]. externos is at rank #6,406, tagged as anoun, pronounced [eksˈt̪eɾnos].
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 24653, this pair ranks #240,142 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of eternos vs externos
Shared letters: enorst. Private to "eternos": -. Private to "externos": x.
"eternos" · 7 letters · shape VCVCCVC · "externos" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "eternos" and "externos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "eternos" or "externos"?
Remembering eternos vs externos
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “eternos”; for a noun, it's “externos”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “eternos” entry
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