Which to use
“intensivo” and “intenso” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #18,875
- “intensivo” frequency rank
- #5,119
- “intenso” frequency rank
- 23994
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | intensivo | intenso |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Intenso | Que tiene o se hace con intensidad. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set intensivo and intenso apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
intensivo and intenso 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 23994, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
intensivo is recorded at frequency rank #18,875, classified as anadj, pronounced [ĩn̪t̪ẽnˈsiβ̞o]. intenso is at rank #5,119, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ĩn̪ˈt̪ẽnso].
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 23994, this pair ranks #243,220 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "intensivo" and "intenso" be used interchangeably?
Remembering intensivo vs intenso
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 “intensivo” entry
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