Which to use
“ses” is an article and “subes” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #27,012
- “ses” frequency rank
- #19,257
- “subes” frequency rank
- 46269
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ses | subes |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Las | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de indicativo de subir o de subirse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ses and subes apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: ses is [ˈses] while subes is [ˈsuβ̞es]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (article vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 46269, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ses is recorded at frequency rank #27,012, classified as anarticle, pronounced [ˈses]. subes is at rank #19,257, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈsuβ̞es].
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 46269, this pair ranks #126,706 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ses vs subes
Shared letters: es. Private to "ses": -. Private to "subes": bu.
"ses" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "subes" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- subes ← sbues · ssubes · subbes · subess · subse · suebs · suves · usbes
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ses" and "subes" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ses" or "subes"?
Remembering ses vs subes
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an article, it's “ses”; for a verb, it's “subes”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ses” entry
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