Which to use
“aguda” is an adjective and “alud” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #10,962
- “aguda” frequency rank
- #37,942
- “alud” frequency rank
- 48904
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | aguda | alud |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino singular de agudo. | Derrumbe de las nieves de los montes a los valles en gran cantidad y con estrépito. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set aguda and alud apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: aguda is [aˈɣ̞uð̞a] while alud is [aˈluð̞]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 48904, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
aguda is recorded at frequency rank #10,962, classified as anadj, pronounced [aˈɣ̞uð̞a]. alud is at rank #37,942, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aˈluð̞].
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 48904, this pair ranks #111,871 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of aguda vs alud
Shared letters: adu. Private to "aguda": g. Private to "alud": l.
"aguda" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV · "alud" · 4 letters · shape VCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "aguda" and "alud" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "aguda" or "alud"?
Remembering aguda vs alud
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “aguda”; for a noun, it's “alud”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “aguda” entry
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