Which to use
“gobierna” and “gobiernos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,464
- “gobierna” frequency rank
- #1,731
- “gobiernos” frequency rank
- 11195
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gobierna | gobiernos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Pieza de metal, ordinariamente en forma de saeta, que se coloca en lo alto de las torres u otros edificios de modo que pueda girar alrededor de un eje vertical y señalar la dirección del viento. | Forma del plural de gobierno. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gobierna and gobiernos apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. gobierna ([goˈβ̞jeɾna]) and gobiernos ([goˈβ̞jeɾnos]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 11195, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gobierna is recorded at frequency rank #9,464, classified as anoun, pronounced [goˈβ̞jeɾna]. gobiernos is at rank #1,731, tagged as anoun, pronounced [goˈβ̞jeɾnos].
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 11195, this pair ranks #295,956 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of gobierna vs gobiernos
Shared letters: beginor. Private to "gobierna": a. Private to "gobiernos": s.
"gobierna" · 8 letters · shape CVCVVCCV · "gobiernos" · 9 letters · shape CVCVVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gobierna" and "gobiernos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gobierna" or "gobiernos"?
Remembering gobierna vs gobiernos
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 “gobierna” entry
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