Which to use
“xenófobo” and “xenófobos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #40,081
- “xenófobo” frequency rank
- #37,914
- “xenófobos” frequency rank
- 77995
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | xenófobo | xenófobos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que tiene prejuicios con recelo u odio o fobia o rechazo contra los extranjeros, o, en general, contra los grupos étnicos diferentes, o contra personas cuya fisionomía social y cultural se desconoce. | Forma del masculino plural de xenófobo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set xenófobo and xenófobos apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. xenófobo ([seˈnofoβ̞o]) and xenófobos ([seˈnofoβ̞os]) 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) - “xenófobo” sits inside “xenófobos”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 77995, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
xenófobo is recorded at frequency rank #40,081, classified as anadj, pronounced [seˈnofoβ̞o]. xenófobos is at rank #37,914, tagged as anadj, pronounced [seˈnofoβ̞os].
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 77995, this pair ranks #15,131 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of xenófobo vs xenófobos
Shared letters: befnoxó. Private to "xenófobo": -. Private to "xenófobos": s.
"xenófobo" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCVCV · "xenófobos" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "xenófobo" and "xenófobos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "xenófobo" or "xenófobos"?
Remembering xenófobo vs xenófobos
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 “xenófobo” entry
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