Which to use
“obesos” and “obvios” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,508
- “obesos” frequency rank
- #31,026
- “obvios” frequency rank
- 72534
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | obesos | obvios |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del masculino plural de obeso. | Forma del masculino plural de obvio. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set obesos and obvios apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. obesos ([oˈβ̞esos]) and obvios ([ˈoβ̞bjos]) 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 72534, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
obesos is recorded at frequency rank #41,508, classified as anadj, pronounced [oˈβ̞esos]. obvios is at rank #31,026, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈoβ̞bjos].
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 72534, this pair ranks #25,154 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of obesos vs obvios
Shared letters: bos. Private to "obesos": e. Private to "obvios": iv.
"obesos" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC · "obvios" · 6 letters · shape VCCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "obesos" and "obvios" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "obesos" or "obvios"?
Remembering obesos vs obvios
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 “obesos” entry
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