Which to use
“alcanzó” and “avanzó” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #4,760
- “alcanzó” frequency rank
- #15,287
- “avanzó” frequency rank
- 20047
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alcanzó | avanzó |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de alcanzar. | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de avanzar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alcanzó and avanzó apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. alcanzó ([alkãnˈso]) and avanzó ([aβ̞ãnˈso]) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 20047, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alcanzó is recorded at frequency rank #4,760, classified as averb, pronounced [alkãnˈso]. avanzó is at rank #15,287, tagged as averb, pronounced [aβ̞ãnˈso].
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 20047, this pair ranks #261,034 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of alcanzó vs avanzó
Shared letters: anzó. Private to "alcanzó": cl. Private to "avanzó": v.
"alcanzó" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV · "avanzó" · 6 letters · shape VCVCCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alcanzó" and "avanzó" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alcanzó" or "avanzó"?
Remembering alcanzó vs avanzó
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 “alcanzó” entry
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