Which to use
“partir” is a verb and “patín” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #579
- “partir” frequency rank
- #46,109
- “patín” frequency rank
- 46688
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | partir | patín |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Hacer divisiones en un todo, de tal modo de separarlo en partes. | Petrel. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set partir and patín apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: partir is [paɾˈt̪iɾ] while patín is [paˈt̪ĩn]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 46688, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
partir is recorded at frequency rank #579, classified as averb, pronounced [paɾˈt̪iɾ]. patín is at rank #46,109, tagged as anoun, pronounced [paˈt̪ĩn].
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 46688, this pair ranks #124,342 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of partir vs patín
Shared letters: apt. Private to "partir": ir. Private to "patín": ní.
"partir" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "patín" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- partir ← aprtir · paritr · parrtir · partirr · partri · parttir · patrir · ppartir
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "partir" and "patín" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "partir" or "patín"?
Remembering partir vs patín
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “partir”; for a noun, it's “patín”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “partir” entry
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