Which to use
“obtén” and “oyen” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #29,319
- “obtén” frequency rank
- #14,904
- “oyen” frequency rank
- 44223
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | obtén | oyen |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del imperativo afirmativo de obtener. | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de oír. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set obtén and oyen apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. obtén ([oβ̞ˈt̪ẽn]) and oyen ([ˈoʝẽn]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 44223, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
obtén is recorded at frequency rank #29,319, classified as averb, pronounced [oβ̞ˈt̪ẽn]. oyen is at rank #14,904, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈoʝẽn].
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 44223, this pair ranks #138,245 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of obtén vs oyen
Shared letters: no. Private to "obtén": bté. Private to "oyen": ey.
"obtén" · 5 letters · shape VCCVC · "oyen" · 4 letters · shape VVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- oyen ← oeyn · oyenn · oyne · oyyen · yoen
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "obtén" and "oyen" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "obtén" or "oyen"?
Remembering obtén vs oyen
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 “obtén” entry
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