máximosvsmínimosWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“máximos” and “mínimos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#10,890
“máximos” frequency rank
#8,028
“mínimos” frequency rank
18918
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature máximos mínimos
Definition Forma del plural de máximo. Forma del plural de mínimo.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set máximos and mínimos apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

7 ch
máximos
7 ch
mínimos

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. máximos ([ˈmaksimos]) and mínimos ([ˈminimos]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 18918, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

máximos is recorded at frequency rank #10,890, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈmaksimos]. mínimos is at rank #8,028, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈminimos].

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 18918, this pair ranks #265,924 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Orthographic DNA of máximos vs mínimos

Shared letters: imos. Private to "máximos": . Private to "mínimos": .

"máximos" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC  ·  "mínimos" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC

Frequency comparison

máximos#10,890
mínimos#8,028

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "máximos" and "mínimos" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([ˈmaksimos] versus [ˈminimos]) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "máximos" or "mínimos"?
"mínimos" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #8,028 in our Spanish list, against #10,890 for "máximos". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering máximos vs mínimos

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 “máximos” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list