Which to use
“llenan” and “llené” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,170
- “llenan” frequency rank
- #48,511
- “llené” frequency rank
- 58681
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | llenan | llené |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de llenar. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de llenar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set llenan and llené apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
llenan and llené 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 1 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 58681, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
llenan is recorded at frequency rank #10,170, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈʝenãn]. llené is at rank #48,511, tagged as averb, pronounced [ʝeˈne].
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 58681, this pair ranks #65,569 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "llenan" and "llené" be used interchangeably?
Remembering llenan vs llené
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 “llenan” entry
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