Which to use
“intro” is a noun and “intruso” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #20,721
- “intro” frequency rank
- #29,263
- “intruso” frequency rank
- 49984
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | intro | intruso |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Introducción. | Que se introduce o se ha metido secretamente o sin derecho. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set intro and intruso apart are highlighted. They share 5 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: intro is [ˈĩn̪t̪ɾo] while intruso is [ĩn̪ˈt̪ɾuso]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49984, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
intro is recorded at frequency rank #20,721, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈĩn̪t̪ɾo]. intruso is at rank #29,263, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ĩn̪ˈt̪ɾuso].
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 49984, this pair ranks #105,739 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of intro vs intruso
Shared letters: inort. Private to "intro": -. Private to "intruso": su.
"intro" · 5 letters · shape VCCCV · "intruso" · 7 letters · shape VCCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "intro" and "intruso" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "intro" or "intruso"?
Remembering intro vs intruso
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “intro”; for an adjective, it's “intruso”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “intro” entry
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