Which to use
“irse” and “ist” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,507
- “irse” frequency rank
- #41,994
- “ist” frequency rank
- 44501
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | irse | ist |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Alejarse de un lugar. | Tercera persona del singular (er, sie, es) del presente de indicativo de sein. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set irse and ist apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. irse ([ˈiɾse]) and ist (/ɪst/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 44501, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
irse is recorded at frequency rank #2,507, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈiɾse]. ist is at rank #41,994, tagged as averb, pronounced /ɪst/.
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 44501, this pair ranks #136,720 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of irse vs ist
Shared letters: is. Private to "irse": er. Private to "ist": t.
"irse" · 4 letters · shape VCCV · "ist" · 3 letters · shape VCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- irse ← irce · ires · irrse · irsse · isre
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "irse" and "ist" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "irse" or "ist"?
Remembering irse vs ist
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 “irse” entry
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