Which to use
“paraísos” and “payasos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #22,138
- “paraísos” frequency rank
- #13,973
- “payasos” frequency rank
- 36111
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | paraísos | payasos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de paraíso. | Forma del plural de payaso. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set paraísos and payasos apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. paraísos ([paɾaˈisos]) and payasos ([paˈʝasos]) 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 36111, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
paraísos is recorded at frequency rank #22,138, classified as anoun, pronounced [paɾaˈisos]. payasos is at rank #13,973, tagged as anoun, pronounced [paˈʝasos].
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 36111, this pair ranks #182,427 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of paraísos vs payasos
Shared letters: aops. Private to "paraísos": rí. Private to "payasos": y.
"paraísos" · 8 letters · shape CVCVVCVC · "payasos" · 7 letters · shape CVVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- payasos ← apyasos · paaysos · payaoss · payasoss · payassos · paysaos · payyasos · ppayasos
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "paraísos" and "payasos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "paraísos" or "payasos"?
Remembering paraísos vs payasos
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 “paraísos” entry
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