Which to use
“única” and “únicas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #599
- “única” frequency rank
- #5,685
- “únicas” frequency rank
- 6284
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | única | únicas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino singular de único. | Forma del femenino plural de único. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set única and únicas apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. única ([ˈunika]) and únicas ([ˈunikas]) 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 extra letter(s) - “única” sits inside “únicas”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 6284, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
única is recorded at frequency rank #599, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈunika]. únicas is at rank #5,685, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈunikas].
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 6284, this pair ranks #311,228 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of única vs únicas
Shared letters: acinú. Private to "única": -. Private to "únicas": s.
"única" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV · "únicas" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "única" and "únicas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "única" or "únicas"?
Remembering única vs únicas
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 “única” entry
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