Which to use
“paraje” and “pasaje” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,907
- “paraje” frequency rank
- #5,026
- “pasaje” frequency rank
- 19933
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | paraje | pasaje |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Terreno o espacio geográfico, especialmente en el campo, que puede ser apreciado de un vistazo, ocupado por alguien, o empleado para cierto propósito, en particular para detenerse y descansar. | Acción y efecto de pasar |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set paraje and pasaje apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. paraje ([paˈɾaxe]) and pasaje ([paˈsaxe]) 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 a single letter - r in “paraje” becomes s in “pasaje”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 19933, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
paraje is recorded at frequency rank #14,907, classified as anoun, pronounced [paˈɾaxe]. pasaje is at rank #5,026, tagged as anoun, pronounced [paˈsaxe].
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 19933, this pair ranks #261,558 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of paraje vs pasaje
Shared letters: aejp. Private to "paraje": r. Private to "pasaje": s.
"paraje" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "pasaje" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "paraje" and "pasaje" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "paraje" or "pasaje"?
Remembering paraje vs pasaje
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 “paraje” entry
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