Which to use
“subasta” and “subastas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,545
- “subasta” frequency rank
- #24,661
- “subastas” frequency rank
- 34206
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | subasta | subastas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de subastar. | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de indicativo de subastar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set subasta and subastas apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. subasta ([suˈβ̞ast̪a]) and subastas ([suˈβ̞ast̪as]) 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 extra letter(s) - “subasta” sits inside “subastas”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 34206, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
subasta is recorded at frequency rank #9,545, classified as averb, pronounced [suˈβ̞ast̪a]. subastas is at rank #24,661, tagged as averb, pronounced [suˈβ̞ast̪as].
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 34206, this pair ranks #192,675 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of subasta vs subastas
Shared letters: abstu. Private to "subasta": -. Private to "subastas": -.
"subasta" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "subastas" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "subasta" and "subastas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "subasta" or "subastas"?
Remembering subasta vs subastas
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 “subasta” entry
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