Which to use
“nulo” is an adjective and “num” is a particle - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #11,460
- “nulo” frequency rank
- #27,707
- “num” frequency rank
- 39167
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | nulo | num |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Sin fuerza jurídica, sin valor para obligar a hacer algo, carente de efecto, por no cumplir con las leyes o por poseer un vicio en las formalidades requeridas. | Acaso, no es el caso que, no... acaso. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set nulo and num apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
nulo and num form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39167, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
nulo is recorded at frequency rank #11,460, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈnulo]. num is at rank #27,707, tagged as aparticle, pronounced [nũː].
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 39167, this pair ranks #166,039 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "nulo" and "num" be used interchangeably?
Remembering nulo vs num
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “nulo”; for a particle, it's “num”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “nulo” entry
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