Which to use
“fueras” is a verb and “fuerte” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #7,558
- “fueras” frequency rank
- #484
- “fuerte” frequency rank
- 8042
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | fueras | fuerte |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo de ir o de irse. | Que es capaz de ejercer una fuerza grande. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set fueras and fuerte apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: fueras is [ˈfweɾas] while fuerte is [ˈfweɾt̪e]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 8042, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
fueras is recorded at frequency rank #7,558, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈfweɾas]. fuerte is at rank #484, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈfweɾt̪e].
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 8042, this pair ranks #306,180 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of fueras vs fuerte
Shared letters: efru. Private to "fueras": as. Private to "fuerte": t.
"fueras" · 6 letters · shape CVVCVC · "fuerte" · 6 letters · shape CVVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "fueras" and "fuerte" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "fueras" or "fuerte"?
Remembering fueras vs fuerte
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “fueras”; for an adjective, it's “fuerte”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “fueras” entry
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