Which to use
“queda” is a noun and “queje” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #437
- “queda” frequency rank
- #35,214
- “queje” frequency rank
- 35651
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | queda | queje |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Hora de la noche, señalada en algunos pueblos, especialmente las plazas cerradas, para que todos se recojan, lo cual se avisa con la campana. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de quejar o de quejarse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set queda and queje 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: queda is [ˈkeð̞a] while queje is [ˈkexe]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35651, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
queda is recorded at frequency rank #437, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkeð̞a]. queje is at rank #35,214, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈkexe].
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 35651, this pair ranks #184,899 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of queda vs queje
Shared letters: equ. Private to "queda": ad. Private to "queje": j.
"queda" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV · "queje" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "queda" and "queje" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "queda" or "queje"?
Remembering queda vs queje
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “queda”; for a verb, it's “queje”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “queda” entry
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