Which to use
“advance” and “avances” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #48,175
- “advance” frequency rank
- #4,971
- “avances” frequency rank
- 53146
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | advance | avances |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Avanzar, progresar. | Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de avanzar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set advance and avances apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. advance (/ədˈvɑːns/) and avances ([aˈβ̞ãnses]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 6 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53146, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
advance is recorded at frequency rank #48,175, classified as averb, pronounced /ədˈvɑːns/. avances is at rank #4,971, tagged as averb, pronounced [aˈβ̞ãnses].
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 53146, this pair ranks #89,305 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of advance vs avances
Shared letters: acenv. Private to "advance": d. Private to "avances": s.
"advance" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV · "avances" · 7 letters · shape VCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "advance" and "avances" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "advance" or "avances"?
Remembering advance vs avances
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 “advance” entry
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