Which to use
“retiene” and “retire” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #23,578
- “retiene” frequency rank
- #14,947
- “retire” frequency rank
- 38525
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | retiene | retire |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de retener. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de retirar o de retirarse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set retiene and retire apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. retiene ([reˈt̪jene]) and retire ([reˈt̪iɾe]) 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 38525, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
retiene is recorded at frequency rank #23,578, classified as averb, pronounced [reˈt̪jene]. retire is at rank #14,947, tagged as averb, pronounced [reˈt̪iɾe].
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 38525, this pair ranks #169,532 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of retiene vs retire
Shared letters: eirt. Private to "retiene": n. Private to "retire": -.
"retiene" · 7 letters · shape CVCVVCV · "retire" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "retiene" and "retire" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "retiene" or "retire"?
Remembering retiene vs retire
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 “retiene” entry
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