Which to use
“pepito” is a noun and “pésimo” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #30,185
- “pepito” frequency rank
- #11,663
- “pésimo” frequency rank
- 41848
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pepito | pésimo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tipo de pastel o bollo dulce de forma alargada relleno de crema pastelera y con un glaseado generalmente con sabor a chocolate. | Superlativo irregular de malo: sumamente malo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pepito and pésimo 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: pepito is [peˈpit̪o] while pésimo is [ˈpesimo]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 41848, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pepito is recorded at frequency rank #30,185, classified as anoun, pronounced [peˈpit̪o]. pésimo is at rank #11,663, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈpesimo].
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 41848, this pair ranks #151,459 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of pepito vs pésimo
Shared letters: iop. Private to "pepito": et. Private to "pésimo": msé.
"pepito" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "pésimo" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- pepito ← eppito · peipto · pepiot · pepitto · peppito · peptio · ppeito · ppepito
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pepito" and "pésimo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pepito" or "pésimo"?
Remembering pepito vs pésimo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “pepito”; for an adjective, it's “pésimo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “pepito” entry
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