Which to use
“imán” and “impar” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #15,122
- “imán” frequency rank
- #34,622
- “impar” frequency rank
- 49744
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | imán | impar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Piedra hecha de óxido de hierro natural que tiene la propiedad de atraer los objetos hechos de fierro o acero. | Número que dividido entre dos no da número entero. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set imán and impar apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. imán ([iˈmãn]) and impar ([ĩmˈpaɾ]) 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 49744, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
imán is recorded at frequency rank #15,122, classified as anoun, pronounced [iˈmãn]. impar is at rank #34,622, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ĩmˈpaɾ].
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 49744, this pair ranks #107,063 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of imán vs impar
Shared letters: im. Private to "imán": ná. Private to "impar": apr.
"imán" · 4 letters · shape VCVC · "impar" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- impar ← imapr · immpar · imparr · imppar · impra · ipmar · mipar
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "imán" and "impar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "imán" or "impar"?
Remembering imán vs impar
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 “imán” entry
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