Which to use
“propio” is an adjective and “provino” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #506
- “propio” frequency rank
- #32,830
- “provino” frequency rank
- 33336
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | propio | provino |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Relativo o perteneciente a alguien o a algo, en particular si se tiene la posesión, facultad, derechos o libertad exclusivos para disponer o hacer uso de ello. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de provenir. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set propio and provino apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
propio and provino form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 33336, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
propio is recorded at frequency rank #506, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈpɾopjo]. provino is at rank #32,830, tagged as averb, pronounced [pɾoˈβ̞ino].
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 33336, this pair ranks #197,316 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "propio" and "provino" be used interchangeably?
Remembering propio vs provino
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “propio”; for a verb, it's “provino”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “propio” entry
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