Which to use
“pródigo” and “próximo” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #41,566
- “pródigo” frequency rank
- #1,180
- “próximo” frequency rank
- 42746
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pródigo | próximo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que desperdicia y consume los bienes y caudal propios sin medida y de modo insensato. | Que está cerca, temporal o espacialmente. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pródigo and próximo apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pródigo ([ˈpɾoð̞iɣ̞o]) and próximo ([ˈpɾoksimo]) 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 42746, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pródigo is recorded at frequency rank #41,566, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈpɾoð̞iɣ̞o]. próximo is at rank #1,180, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈpɾoksimo].
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 42746, this pair ranks #146,519 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of pródigo vs próximo
Shared letters: iopró. Private to "pródigo": dg. Private to "próximo": mx.
"pródigo" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV · "próximo" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pródigo" and "próximo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pródigo" or "próximo"?
Remembering pródigo vs próximo
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 “pródigo” entry
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