Which to use
“máximas” is an adjective and “máxime” is an adverb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #13,965
- “máximas” frequency rank
- #31,012
- “máxime” frequency rank
- 44977
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | máximas | máxime |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino plural de máximo. | Principalmente. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set máximas and máxime 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: máximas is [ˈmaksimas] while máxime is [ˈmaksime]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs adverb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 44977, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
máximas is recorded at frequency rank #13,965, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈmaksimas]. máxime is at rank #31,012, tagged as anadv, pronounced [ˈmaksime].
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 44977, this pair ranks #134,003 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of máximas vs máxime
Shared letters: imxá. Private to "máximas": as. Private to "máxime": e.
"máximas" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC · "máxime" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "máximas" and "máxime" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "máximas" or "máxime"?
Remembering máximas vs máxime
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “máximas”; for an adverb, it's “máxime”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “máximas” entry
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