becas

[ˈbekas]

/[ˈbekas]/ noun

The verdict

“becas” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #5,285 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,285
frequency rank, Spanish
5
letters
8
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Forma del plural de beca.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

becas vs boca
60% similar
becas vs beta
60% similar
becas vs Blas
40% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for becas
PropertyValue
Headwordbecas
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈbekas]
Letters5
Frequency rank#5,285
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “becas” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). becas lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for becas is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈbekas]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,285 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Forma del plural de beca.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for becas, with forms such as "bbecas", "bceas", and "beacs". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "boca", "beta", "Blas", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is becas, spelled B-E-C-A-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Forma del plural de beca.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: bbecas,bceas,beacs,becass,beccas,becsa,ebcas,vecas

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of becas - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

bbecas1bceas2beacs2becass1beccas1becsa2ebcas2vecas1
Edit distance from "becas"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "becas"?
"becas" is spelled B-E-C-A-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈbekas].
What does "becas" mean?
As a noun, "becas" means: Forma del plural de beca.
What words are commonly confused with "becas"?
"becas" is commonly confused with "boca", "beta", "Blas". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "becas"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "becas" is [ˈbekas]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "becas" come from?
"becas" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “becas”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is B-E-C-A-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈbekas] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “boca” - see the side-by-side comparison. becas vs boca
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list