Which to use
“pésima” is an adjective and “prima” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #14,686
- “pésima” frequency rank
- #3,284
- “prima” frequency rank
- 17970
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pésima | prima |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino singular de pésimo. | Cantidad de dinero que se da a alguien como incentivo a cambio de cumplir ciertas condiciones en un trabajo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pésima and prima 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: pésima is [ˈpesima] while prima is [ˈpɾima]. 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 (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 17970, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pésima is recorded at frequency rank #14,686, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈpesima]. prima is at rank #3,284, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpɾima].
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 17970, this pair ranks #269,883 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of pésima vs prima
Shared letters: aimp. Private to "pésima": sé. Private to "prima": r.
"pésima" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "prima" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- prima ← pirma · pprima · priam · primma · prmia · prrima · rpima
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pésima" and "prima" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pésima" or "prima"?
Remembering pésima vs prima
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “pésima”; for a noun, it's “prima”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “pésima” entry
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