sufrasvssufrenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#42,163
“sufras” frequency rank
#4,952
“sufren” frequency rank
47115
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature sufras sufren
Definition Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de sufrir. Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de sufrir.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sufras and sufren apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

6 ch
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6 ch
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Spelling & Dictionary Insight

sufras and sufren form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47115, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

sufras is recorded at frequency rank #42,163, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈsufɾas]. sufren is at rank #4,952, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈsufɾẽn].

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 47115, this pair ranks #121,849 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

sufras#42,163
sufren#4,952

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "sufras" and "sufren" be used interchangeably?
No, "sufras" and "sufren" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering sufras vs sufren

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 “sufras” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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