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Which to use

“integraban” and “integran” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#44,257
“integraban” frequency rank
#9,476
“integran” frequency rank
53733
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature integraban integran
Definition Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del pretérito imperfecto de indicativo de integrar. Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de integrar.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set integraban and integran apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

10 ch
integraban
8 ch
integran

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

integraban and integran 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 2 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53733, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

integraban is recorded at frequency rank #44,257, classified as averb, pronounced [ĩn̪t̪eˈɣ̞ɾaβ̞ãn]. integran is at rank #9,476, tagged as averb, pronounced [ĩn̪ˈt̪eɣ̞ɾãn].

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 53733, this pair ranks #86,476 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

integraban#44,257
integran#9,476

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "integraban" and "integran" be used interchangeably?
No, "integraban" and "integran" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering integraban vs integran

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 “integraban” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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