Which to use
“patógeno” is an adjective and “patógenos” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #43,765
- “patógeno” frequency rank
- #32,790
- “patógenos” frequency rank
- 76555
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | patógeno | patógenos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que origina una enfermedad. Se usa en relación con toda clase de virus, bacterias y hongos microscópicos que causan alguna enfermedad. | Forma del plural de patógeno. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set patógeno and patógenos apart are highlighted. They share 8 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: patógeno is [paˈt̪oxeno] while patógenos is [paˈt̪oxenos]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “patógeno” sits inside “patógenos”, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 76555, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
patógeno is recorded at frequency rank #43,765, classified as anadj, pronounced [paˈt̪oxeno]. patógenos is at rank #32,790, tagged as anoun, pronounced [paˈt̪oxenos].
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 76555, this pair ranks #17,544 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of patógeno vs patógenos
Shared letters: aegnoptó. Private to "patógeno": -. Private to "patógenos": s.
"patógeno" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCVCV · "patógenos" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "patógeno" and "patógenos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "patógeno" or "patógenos"?
Remembering patógeno vs patógenos
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “patógeno”; for a noun, it's “patógenos”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “patógeno” entry
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