Which to use
“histérica” and “histérico” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #23,809
- “histérica” frequency rank
- #37,137
- “histérico” frequency rank
- 60946
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | histérica | histérico |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino de histérico. | Perteneciente al útero. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set histérica and histérico apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. histérica ([isˈt̪eɾika]) and histérico ([isˈt̪eɾiko]) 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 a single letter - a in “histérica” becomes o in “histérico”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 60946, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
histérica is recorded at frequency rank #23,809, classified as anadj, pronounced [isˈt̪eɾika]. histérico is at rank #37,137, tagged as anadj, pronounced [isˈt̪eɾiko].
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 60946, this pair ranks #57,142 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of histérica vs histérico
Shared letters: chirsté. Private to "histérica": a. Private to "histérico": o.
"histérica" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCVCV · "histérico" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "histérica" and "histérico" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering histérica vs histérico
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 “histérica” entry
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