Which to use
“votas” and “votes” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,821
- “votas” frequency rank
- #23,274
- “votes” frequency rank
- 59095
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | votas | votes |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de indicativo de votar. | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de votar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set votas and votes apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. votas ([ˈbot̪as]) and votes ([ˈbot̪es]) 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 a single letter - a in “votas” becomes e in “votes”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 59095, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
votas is recorded at frequency rank #35,821, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈbot̪as]. votes is at rank #23,274, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈbot̪es].
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 59095, this pair ranks #63,927 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of votas vs votes
Shared letters: ostv. Private to "votas": a. Private to "votes": e.
"votas" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "votes" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "votas" and "votes" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "votas" or "votes"?
Remembering votas vs votes
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 “votas” entry
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