funcionevsfuncionoWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#6,534
“funcione” frequency rank
#29,664
“funciono” frequency rank
36198
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature funcione funciono
Definition Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de funcionar. Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de funcionar.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set funcione and funciono apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

8 ch
funcione
8 ch
funciono

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

funcione and funciono 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 a single letter - e in “funcione” becomes o in “funciono” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36198, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

funcione is recorded at frequency rank #6,534, classified as averb, pronounced [fũnˈsjone]. funciono is at rank #29,664, tagged as averb, pronounced [fũnˈsjono].

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 36198, this pair ranks #181,916 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

funcione#6,534
funciono#29,664

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "funcione" and "funciono" be used interchangeably?
No, "funcione" and "funciono" 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 funcione vs funciono

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

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