Which to use
“mera” is an adjective and “modera” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #7,196
- “mera” frequency rank
- #49,144
- “modera” frequency rank
- 56340
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | mera | modera |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino de mero₂. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de moderar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set mera and modera apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: mera is [ˈmeɾa] while modera is [moˈð̞eɾa]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 56340, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
mera is recorded at frequency rank #7,196, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈmeɾa]. modera is at rank #49,144, tagged as averb, pronounced [moˈð̞eɾa].
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 56340, this pair ranks #75,020 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of mera vs modera
Shared letters: aemr. Private to "mera": -. Private to "modera": do.
"mera" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "modera" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "mera" and "modera" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "mera" or "modera"?
Remembering mera vs modera
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “mera”; for a verb, it's “modera”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “mera” entry
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