Which to use
“reírse” and “revisé” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,951
- “reírse” frequency rank
- #35,239
- “revisé” frequency rank
- 50190
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | reírse | revisé |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Mostrar alegría con movimientos de la boca y de la cara emitiendo sonidos no articulados. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de revisar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set reírse and revisé apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. reírse ([reˈiɾse]) and revisé ([reβ̞iˈse]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 50190, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
reírse is recorded at frequency rank #14,951, classified as averb, pronounced [reˈiɾse]. revisé is at rank #35,239, tagged as averb, pronounced [reβ̞iˈse].
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 50190, this pair ranks #104,596 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of reírse vs revisé
Shared letters: ers. Private to "reírse": í. Private to "revisé": ivé.
"reírse" · 6 letters · shape CVVCCV · "revisé" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "reírse" and "revisé" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering reírse vs revisé
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 “reírse” entry
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