divisar

[d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ]

/[d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ]/ verb

The verdict

“divisar” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #48,961 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#48,961
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
11
tracked misspellings
7
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Percibir con la vista, generalmente de manera confusa o a gran distancia.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

divisar vs divisas
86% similar
divisar vs divisor
86% similar
divisar vs divina
71% similar

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

Key facts for divisar
PropertyValue
Headworddivisar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ]
Letters7
Frequency rank#48,961
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs7
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “divisar” 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). divisar 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 divisar is 7 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #48,961 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for divisar, with forms such as "ddivisar", "dibisar", and "diivsar". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 7 confusable-pair relationships, "divisas", "divisor", "divina", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is divisar, spelled D-I-V-I-S-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Percibir con la vista, generalmente de manera confusa o a gran distancia.
  2. 2
    Diferenciar las armas familiares con algún distintivo, como un blasón o un timbre.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ddivisar,dibisar,diivsar,diviasr,divisarr,divisra,divissar,divsiar,divvisar,dviisar,idvisar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ddivisar1dibisar1diivsar2diviasr2divisarr1divisra2divissar1divsiar2
Edit distance from "divisar"

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 "divisar"?
"divisar" is spelled D-I-V-I-S-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ].
What does "divisar" mean?
As a verb, "divisar" means: Percibir con la vista, generalmente de manera confusa o a gran distancia.
What words are commonly confused with "divisar"?
"divisar" is commonly confused with "divisas", "divisor", "divina". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "divisar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "divisar" is [d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "divisar" come from?
"divisar" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “divisar”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is D-I-V-I-S-A-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [d̪iβ̞iˈsaɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “divisas” - see the side-by-side comparison. divisar vs divisas
  • 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