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Which to use

“extensiones” and “extorsiones” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#12,819
“extensiones” frequency rank
#39,233
“extorsiones” frequency rank
52052
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature extensiones extorsiones
Definition Forma del plural de extensión. Forma del plural de extorsión.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set extensiones and extorsiones apart are highlighted. They share 9 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

11 ch
extensiones
11 ch
extorsiones

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

extensiones and extorsiones form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52052, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

extensiones is recorded at frequency rank #12,819, classified as anoun, pronounced [ekst̪ẽnˈsjones]. extorsiones is at rank #39,233, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ekst̪oɾˈsjones].

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 52052, this pair ranks #94,660 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

extensiones#12,819
extorsiones#39,233

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "extensiones" and "extorsiones" be used interchangeably?
No, "extensiones" and "extorsiones" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering extensiones vs extorsiones

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 “extensiones” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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