Which to use
“persiga” is a verb and “pésima” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #38,872
- “persiga” frequency rank
- #14,686
- “pésima” frequency rank
- 53558
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | persiga | pésima |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de perseguir. | Forma del femenino singular de pésimo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set persiga and pésima apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: persiga is [peɾˈsiɣ̞a] while pésima is [ˈpesima]. 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 adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53558, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
persiga is recorded at frequency rank #38,872, classified as averb, pronounced [peɾˈsiɣ̞a]. pésima is at rank #14,686, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈpesima].
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 53558, this pair ranks #87,303 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of persiga vs pésima
Shared letters: aips. Private to "persiga": egr. Private to "pésima": mé.
"persiga" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "pésima" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- persiga ← eprsiga · perciga · perisga · perrsiga · persgia · persiag · persigga · perssiga
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "persiga" and "pésima" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "persiga" or "pésima"?
Remembering persiga vs pésima
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “persiga”; for an adjective, it's “pésima”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “persiga” entry
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