Which to use
“próximas” is an adjective and “próximos” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #4,544
- “próximas” frequency rank
- #3,142
- “próximos” frequency rank
- 7686
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | próximas | próximos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino plural de próximo. | Forma del plural de próximo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set próximas and próximos apart are highlighted. They share 7 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: próximas is [ˈpɾoksimas] while próximos is [ˈpɾoksimos]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by a single letter - a in “próximas” becomes o in “próximos”, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 7686, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
próximas is recorded at frequency rank #4,544, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈpɾoksimas]. próximos is at rank #3,142, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpɾoksimos].
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 7686, this pair ranks #307,240 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of próximas vs próximos
Shared letters: imprsxó. Private to "próximas": a. Private to "próximos": o.
"próximas" · 8 letters · shape CCVCVCVC · "próximos" · 8 letters · shape CCVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "próximas" and "próximos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "próximas" or "próximos"?
Remembering próximas vs próximos
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “próximas”; for a noun, it's “próximos”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “próximas” entry
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