Which to use
“superstición” and “supersticiones” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,248
- “superstición” frequency rank
- #32,894
- “supersticiones” frequency rank
- 59142
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | superstición | supersticiones |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Conjunto de ideas extrañas e irracionales a la fe religiosa. | Forma del plural de superstición. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set superstición and supersticiones apart are highlighted. They share 11 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. superstición ([supeɾst̪iˈsjõn]) and supersticiones ([supeɾst̪iˈsjones]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 59142, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
superstición is recorded at frequency rank #26,248, classified as anoun, pronounced [supeɾst̪iˈsjõn]. supersticiones is at rank #32,894, tagged as anoun, pronounced [supeɾst̪iˈsjones].
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 59142, this pair ranks #63,761 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of superstición vs supersticiones
Shared letters: ceinprstu. Private to "superstición": ó. Private to "supersticiones": o.
"superstición" · 12 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCVVC · "supersticiones" · 14 letters · shape CVCVCCCVCVVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- supersticiones ← spuersticiones · ssupersticiones · sueprsticiones · superrsticiones · supersitciones · superssticiones · superstciiones · supersticciones
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "superstición" and "supersticiones" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "superstición" or "supersticiones"?
Remembering superstición vs supersticiones
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 “superstición” entry
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