Which to use
“mem” and “módem” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,311
- “mem” frequency rank
- #26,541
- “módem” frequency rank
- 70852
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mem | módem |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Decimotercera letra del alfabeto hebreo | Dispositivo que permite la comunicación entre dos ordenadores usando una línea telefónica. Al ser el ordenador un sistema digital y las líneas telefónicas convencionales analógicas, en primer lugar el módem del ordenador que envía la información ha de convertir en analógicas las señales digitales (modulación), para que sean transmitidas por la línea telefónica hasta el ordenador de destino, cuyo módem deberá reconvertirlas en digitales (demodulación). |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set mem and módem apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. mem ([ˈmẽm]) and módem ([ˈmoð̞ẽm]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 70852, 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]. módem is at rank #26,541, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈmoð̞ẽm].
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 70852, this pair ranks #28,771 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of mem vs módem
Shared letters: em. Private to "mem": -. Private to "módem": dó.
"mem" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "módem" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
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Remembering mem vs módem
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 “mem” entry
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