Which to use
“gordos” is an adjective and “grados” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #12,390
- “gordos” frequency rank
- #2,719
- “grados” frequency rank
- 15109
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gordos | grados |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del masculino plural de gordo. | Forma del plural de grado. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gordos and grados apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: gordos is [ˈgoɾð̞os] while grados is [ˈgɾað̞os]. 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 (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 15109, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gordos is recorded at frequency rank #12,390, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈgoɾð̞os]. grados is at rank #2,719, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈgɾað̞os].
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 15109, this pair ranks #281,481 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of gordos vs grados
Shared letters: dgors. Private to "gordos": -. Private to "grados": a.
"gordos" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "grados" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gordos" and "grados" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gordos" or "grados"?
Remembering gordos vs grados
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “gordos”; for a noun, it's “grados”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “gordos” entry
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