Which to use
“prodigio” is a noun and “pródigo” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #25,772
- “prodigio” frequency rank
- #41,566
- “pródigo” frequency rank
- 67338
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | prodigio | pródigo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Suceso extraño que excede los límites regulares de la naturaleza. | Que desperdicia y consume los bienes y caudal propios sin medida y de modo insensato. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set prodigio and pródigo apart are highlighted. They share 6 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: prodigio is [pɾoˈð̞ixjo] while pródigo is [ˈpɾoð̞iɣ̞o]. 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 (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 67338, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
prodigio is recorded at frequency rank #25,772, classified as anoun, pronounced [pɾoˈð̞ixjo]. pródigo is at rank #41,566, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈpɾoð̞iɣ̞o].
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 67338, this pair ranks #37,391 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of prodigio vs pródigo
Shared letters: dgiopr. Private to "prodigio": -. Private to "pródigo": ó.
"prodigio" · 8 letters · shape CCVCVCVV · "pródigo" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- prodigio ← pordigio · pprodigio · prdoigio · proddigio · prodgiio · prodiggio · prodigoi · prodiigo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "prodigio" and "pródigo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "prodigio" or "pródigo"?
Remembering prodigio vs pródigo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “prodigio”; for an adjective, it's “pródigo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “prodigio” entry
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