Which to use
“función” and “fundación” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,196
- “función” frequency rank
- #1,509
- “fundación” frequency rank
- 2705
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | función | fundación |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Propósito de algo, uso de algo. | acción y efecto de fundar |
Where the eye mixes función and fundación
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 7 letters in sequence. función runs 7 letters (CVCCVVC) against fundación's 9 (CVCCVCVVC) - the length gap alone is often enough to separate them once you know to check it.
Visual trap between función and fundación
A purely visual mix-up. función ([fũnˈsjõn]) and fundación ([fũn̪d̪aˈsjõn]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 2705, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
función is recorded at frequency rank #1,196, classified as anoun, pronounced [fũnˈsjõn]. fundación is at rank #1,509, tagged as anoun, pronounced [fũn̪d̪aˈsjõn].
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 2705, this pair ranks #319,817 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of función vs fundación
Shared letters: cfinuó. Private to "función": -. Private to "fundación": ad.
"función" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVVC · "fundación" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCVVC
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "función" and "fundación" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "función" or "fundación"?
What to do next
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "función" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "fundación" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #319,817 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "función" and "fundación" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "función vs fundió". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #319,817 of 323,831 scored Spanish pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.