reúnavsrunWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#24,634
“reúna” frequency rank
#15,221
“run” frequency rank
39855
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature reúna run
Definition Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de reunir. Correr.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set reúna and run apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

5 ch
reúna
3 ch
run

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

A purely visual mix-up. reúna ([reˈuna]) and run (/ɹʌn/) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39855, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

reúna is recorded at frequency rank #24,634, classified as averb, pronounced [reˈuna]. run is at rank #15,221, tagged as averb, pronounced /ɹʌn/.

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 39855, this pair ranks #162,301 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Orthographic DNA of reúna vs run

Shared letters: nr. Private to "reúna": aeú. Private to "run": u.

"reúna" · 5 letters · shape CVVCV  ·  "run" · 3 letters · shape CVC

Frequency comparison

reúna#24,634
run#15,221

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "reúna" and "run" be used interchangeably?
No. They are said differently ([reˈuna] versus /ɹʌn/) and carry different meanings; reading the sentence aloud is usually enough to catch the wrong one.
Which is more common, "reúna" or "run"?
"run" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #15,221 in our Spanish list, against #24,634 for "reúna". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering reúna vs run

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 “reúna” 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