Which to use
“seáis” and “subís” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #27,778
- “seáis” frequency rank
- #49,955
- “subís” frequency rank
- 77733
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | seáis | subís |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de subjuntivo de ser. | Segunda persona del singular (vos) del presente de indicativo de subir o de subirse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set seáis and subís apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. seáis ([seˈajs]) and subís ([suˈβ̞is]) 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 77733, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
seáis is recorded at frequency rank #27,778, classified as averb, pronounced [seˈajs]. subís is at rank #49,955, tagged as averb, pronounced [suˈβ̞is].
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 77733, this pair ranks #15,530 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of seáis vs subís
Shared letters: s. Private to "seáis": eiá. Private to "subís": buí.
"seáis" · 5 letters · shape CVVVC · "subís" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "seáis" and "subís" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "seáis" or "subís"?
Remembering seáis vs subís
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 “seáis” entry
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