Which to use
“hidráulico” and “hidráulicos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,471
- “hidráulico” frequency rank
- #29,680
- “hidráulicos” frequency rank
- 56151
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | hidráulico | hidráulicos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | relativo con la hidráulica | Forma del plural de hidráulico. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set hidráulico and hidráulicos apart are highlighted. They share 10 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. hidráulico ([iˈð̞ɾawliko]) and hidráulicos ([iˈð̞ɾawlikos]) 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 extra letter(s) - “hidráulico” sits inside “hidráulicos”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 56151, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
hidráulico is recorded at frequency rank #26,471, classified as anadj, pronounced [iˈð̞ɾawliko]. hidráulicos is at rank #29,680, tagged as anadj, pronounced [iˈð̞ɾawlikos].
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 56151, this pair ranks #75,825 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of hidráulico vs hidráulicos
Shared letters: cdhiloruá. Private to "hidráulico": -. Private to "hidráulicos": s.
"hidráulico" · 10 letters · shape CVCCVVCVCV · "hidráulicos" · 11 letters · shape CVCCVVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "hidráulico" and "hidráulicos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "hidráulico" or "hidráulicos"?
Remembering hidráulico vs hidráulicos
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 “hidráulico” entry
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