Which to use
“sufro” and “supo” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #19,574
- “sufro” frequency rank
- #4,201
- “supo” frequency rank
- 23775
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | sufro | supo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de sufrir. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de saber. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set sufro and supo apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
sufro and supo form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 23775, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
sufro is recorded at frequency rank #19,574, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈsufɾo]. supo is at rank #4,201, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈsupo].
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 23775, this pair ranks #244,218 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "sufro" and "supo" be used interchangeably?
Remembering sufro vs supo
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 “sufro” entry
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