Which to use
“pasos” and “patios” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,952
- “pasos” frequency rank
- #16,665
- “patios” frequency rank
- 18617
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pasos | patios |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | En algunos deportes, en especial el baloncesto y el balonmano, falta que consiste en dar más de tres pasos con la pelota en la mano sin botarla. | Forma del plural de patio. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pasos and patios apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pasos ([ˈpasos]) and patios ([ˈpat̪jos]) 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 18617, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pasos is recorded at frequency rank #1,952, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpasos]. patios is at rank #16,665, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpat̪jos].
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 18617, this pair ranks #267,157 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of pasos vs patios
Shared letters: aops. Private to "pasos": -. Private to "patios": it.
"pasos" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "patios" · 6 letters · shape CVCVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pasos" and "patios" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pasos" or "patios"?
Remembering pasos vs patios
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 “pasos” entry
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