parquevspiqueWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“parque” and “pique” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#1,254
“parque” frequency rank
#17,238
“pique” frequency rank
18492
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature parque pique
Definition Terreno o sitio cercado y con plantas, para caza o para recreo, generalmente inmediato a un palacio o a una población. Resentimiento, desazón o disgusto ocasionado de una disputa u otra cosa semejante.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set parque and pique apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

6 ch
parque
5 ch
pique

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

parque and pique 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 18492, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

parque is recorded at frequency rank #1,254, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpaɾke]. pique is at rank #17,238, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpike].

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 18492, this pair ranks #267,714 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

parque#1,254
pique#17,238

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "parque" and "pique" be used interchangeably?
No, "parque" and "pique" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering parque vs pique

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 “parque” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list