queráisvsquerríasWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“queráis” and “querrías” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#21,809
“queráis” frequency rank
#43,212
“querrías” frequency rank
65021
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature queráis querrías
Definition Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de subjuntivo de querer. Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del condicional de querer.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set queráis and querrías apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

7 ch
queráis
8 ch
querrías

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. queráis ([keˈɾajs]) and querrías ([keˈrias]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 65021, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

queráis is recorded at frequency rank #21,809, classified as averb, pronounced [keˈɾajs]. querrías is at rank #43,212, tagged as averb, pronounced [keˈrias].

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 65021, this pair ranks #43,865 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.

Orthographic DNA of queráis vs querrías

Shared letters: eqrsu. Private to "queráis": . Private to "querrías": .

"queráis" · 7 letters · shape CVVCVVC  ·  "querrías" · 8 letters · shape CVVCCVVC

Frequency comparison

queráis#21,809
querrías#43,212

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "queráis" and "querrías" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([keˈɾajs] versus [keˈrias]) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "queráis" or "querrías"?
"queráis" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #21,809 in our Spanish list, against #43,212 for "querrías". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering queráis vs querrías

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 “queráis” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list