Which to use
“alegar” and “alegrar” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #19,612
- “alegar” frequency rank
- #32,486
- “alegrar” frequency rank
- 52098
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alegar | alegrar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Expresar o citar argumentos a favor o en contra de algo o alguien. | Causar alegría. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alegar and alegrar 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. alegar ([aleˈɣ̞aɾ]) and alegrar ([aleˈɣ̞ɾaɾ]) 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 52098, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alegar is recorded at frequency rank #19,612, classified as averb, pronounced [aleˈɣ̞aɾ]. alegrar is at rank #32,486, tagged as averb, pronounced [aleˈɣ̞ɾaɾ].
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 52098, this pair ranks #94,401 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of alegar vs alegrar
Shared letters: aeglr. Private to "alegar": -. Private to "alegrar": -.
"alegar" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC · "alegrar" · 7 letters · shape VCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alegar" and "alegrar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alegar" or "alegrar"?
Remembering alegar vs alegrar
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 “alegar” entry
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