Which to use
“extremo” is an adjective and “extremos” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #2,397
- “extremo” frequency rank
- #5,202
- “extremos” frequency rank
- 7599
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | extremo | extremos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Superlativo irregular de exterior: sumamente exterior. | Forma del plural de extremo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set extremo and extremos apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
extremo and extremos form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “extremo” sits inside “extremos” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 7599, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
extremo is recorded at frequency rank #2,397, classified as anadj, pronounced [eksˈt̪ɾemo]. extremos is at rank #5,202, tagged as anoun, pronounced [eksˈt̪ɾemos].
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 7599, this pair ranks #307,519 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "extremo" and "extremos" be used interchangeably?
Remembering extremo vs extremos
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “extremo”; for a noun, it's “extremos”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “extremo” entry
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