Which to use
“sufrieron” and “supieron” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,734
- “sufrieron” frequency rank
- #14,720
- “supieron” frequency rank
- 24454
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sufrieron | supieron |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de sufrir. | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de saber. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sufrieron and supieron 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. sufrieron ([suˈfɾjeɾõn]) and supieron ([suˈpjeɾõn]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 24454, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sufrieron is recorded at frequency rank #9,734, classified as averb, pronounced [suˈfɾjeɾõn]. supieron is at rank #14,720, tagged as averb, pronounced [suˈpjeɾõn].
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 24454, this pair ranks #241,105 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of sufrieron vs supieron
Shared letters: einorsu. Private to "sufrieron": f. Private to "supieron": p.
"sufrieron" · 9 letters · shape CVCCVVCVC · "supieron" · 8 letters · shape CVCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sufrieron" and "supieron" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "sufrieron" or "supieron"?
Remembering sufrieron vs supieron
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 “sufrieron” entry
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