Which to use
“máquina” and “marina” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,356
- “máquina” frequency rank
- #2,509
- “marina” frequency rank
- 4865
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | máquina | marina |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Aparato compuesto de varias partes que interactúan para la ejecución de determinada tarea que requiere cierta energía. | Arte y práctica de navegar, en especial en el mar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set máquina and marina apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. máquina ([ˈmakina]) and marina ([maˈɾina]) 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 4865, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
máquina is recorded at frequency rank #2,356, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈmakina]. marina is at rank #2,509, tagged as anoun, pronounced [maˈɾina].
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 4865, this pair ranks #315,052 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of máquina vs marina
Shared letters: aimn. Private to "máquina": quá. Private to "marina": r.
"máquina" · 7 letters · shape CVCVVCV · "marina" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- marina ← amrina · mairna · marinna · marnia · marrina · mmarina · mraina
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "máquina" and "marina" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "máquina" or "marina"?
Remembering máquina vs marina
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 “máquina” entry
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