Which to use
“íntegra” is an adjective and “intenta” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #29,002
- “íntegra” frequency rank
- #2,252
- “intenta” frequency rank
- 31254
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | íntegra | intenta |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino singular de íntegro. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de intentar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set íntegra and intenta apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: íntegra is [ˈĩn̪t̪eɣ̞ɾa] while intenta is [ĩn̪ˈt̪ẽn̪t̪a]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 31254, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
íntegra is recorded at frequency rank #29,002, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈĩn̪t̪eɣ̞ɾa]. intenta is at rank #2,252, tagged as averb, pronounced [ĩn̪ˈt̪ẽn̪t̪a].
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 31254, this pair ranks #208,001 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of íntegra vs intenta
Shared letters: aent. Private to "íntegra": grí. Private to "intenta": i.
"íntegra" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV · "intenta" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- intenta ← inetnta · inntenta · intenat · intennta · intentta · intetna · intneta · inttenta
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "íntegra" and "intenta" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "íntegra" or "intenta"?
Remembering íntegra vs intenta
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “íntegra”; for a verb, it's “intenta”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “íntegra” entry
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