Which to use
“prohíba” is a verb and “próxima” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #38,903
- “prohíba” frequency rank
- #1,618
- “próxima” frequency rank
- 40521
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | prohíba | próxima |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de prohibir. | Forma del femenino singular de próximo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set prohíba and próxima 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: prohíba is [pɾoˈiβ̞a] while próxima is [ˈpɾoksima]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 4 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 40521, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
prohíba is recorded at frequency rank #38,903, classified as averb, pronounced [pɾoˈiβ̞a]. próxima is at rank #1,618, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈpɾoksima].
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 40521, this pair ranks #158,630 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of prohíba vs próxima
Shared letters: apr. Private to "prohíba": bhoí. Private to "próxima": imxó.
"prohíba" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV · "próxima" · 7 letters · shape CCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "prohíba" and "próxima" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "prohíba" or "próxima"?
Remembering prohíba vs próxima
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “prohíba”; for an adjective, it's “próxima”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “prohíba” entry
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