Which to use
“pensiones” and “prisiones” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #4,448
- “pensiones” frequency rank
- #13,546
- “prisiones” frequency rank
- 17994
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pensiones | prisiones |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de pensión. | Grillos, cadenas y otros instrumentos para impedir el libre movimiento, por ejemplo en las cárceles para asegurar los delincuentes. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pensiones and prisiones apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pensiones ([pẽnˈsjones]) and prisiones ([pɾiˈsjones]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 17994, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pensiones is recorded at frequency rank #4,448, classified as anoun, pronounced [pẽnˈsjones]. prisiones is at rank #13,546, tagged as anoun, pronounced [pɾiˈsjones].
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 17994, this pair ranks #269,786 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of pensiones vs prisiones
Shared letters: einops. Private to "pensiones": -. Private to "prisiones": r.
"pensiones" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVVCVC · "prisiones" · 9 letters · shape CCVCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pensiones" and "prisiones" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pensiones" or "prisiones"?
Remembering pensiones vs prisiones
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 “pensiones” entry
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