Which to use
“tiré” and “trae” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #18,100
- “tiré” frequency rank
- #2,273
- “trae” frequency rank
- 20373
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tiré | trae |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de tirar. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de traer o de traerse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tiré and trae apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. tiré ([t̪iˈɾe]) and trae ([ˈt̪ɾae]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 20373, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tiré is recorded at frequency rank #18,100, classified as averb, pronounced [t̪iˈɾe]. trae is at rank #2,273, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈt̪ɾae].
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 20373, this pair ranks #259,625 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of tiré vs trae
Shared letters: rt. Private to "tiré": ié. Private to "trae": ae.
"tiré" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "trae" · 4 letters · shape CCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- trae ← rtae · tare · trea · trrae · ttrae
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tiré" and "trae" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tiré" or "trae"?
Remembering tiré vs trae
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 “tiré” entry
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