Which to use
“infinite” and “infinito” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #45,994
- “infinite” frequency rank
- #6,073
- “infinito” frequency rank
- 52067
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | infinite | infinito |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Infinito. | Sin fin, sin límite, innumerable, que no termina. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set infinite and infinito apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
infinite and infinito form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by a single letter - e in “infinite” becomes o in “infinito” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52067, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
infinite is recorded at frequency rank #45,994, classified as anadj, pronounced /ˈɪn.fɪ.nɪt/. infinito is at rank #6,073, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ĩɱfiˈnit̪o].
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 52067, this pair ranks #94,567 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "infinite" and "infinito" be used interchangeably?
Remembering infinite vs infinito
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 “infinite” entry
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