Which to use
“mem” and “mir” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,311
- “mem” frequency rank
- #13,516
- “mir” frequency rank
- 57827
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mem | mir |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Decimotercera letra del alfabeto hebreo | Paz |
Where the eye mixes mem and mir
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 1 letter in sequence.
Why the eye confuses mem with mir
A purely visual mix-up. mem ([ˈmẽm]) and mir (/mir/) 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 57827, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
mem is recorded at frequency rank #44,311, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈmẽm]. mir is at rank #13,516, tagged as anoun, pronounced /mir/.
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 57827, this pair ranks #68,915 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of mem vs mir
Shared letters: m. Private to "mem": e. Private to "mir": ir.
"mem" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "mir" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "mem" and "mir" be used interchangeably?
Frequency check: "mem" vs "mir" - which ranks higher?
Useful next steps
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "mem" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "mir" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #68,915 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "mem" and "mir" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "mem vs mur". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #68,915 of 323,831 scored Spanish pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.