Which to use
“máxime” is an adverb and “máximos” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #31,012
- “máxime” frequency rank
- #10,890
- “máximos” frequency rank
- 41902
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | máxime | máximos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Principalmente. | Forma del plural de máximo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set máxime and máximos 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: máxime is [ˈmaksime] while máximos is [ˈmaksimos]. 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 (adverb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41902, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
máxime is recorded at frequency rank #31,012, classified as anadv, pronounced [ˈmaksime]. máximos is at rank #10,890, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈmaksimos].
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 41902, this pair ranks #151,165 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of máxime vs máximos
Shared letters: imxá. Private to "máxime": e. Private to "máximos": os.
"máxime" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "máximos" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering máxime vs máximos
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adverb, it's “máxime”; for an adjective, it's “máximos”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “máxime” entry
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