Which to use
“apagar” and “aplacar” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #8,467
- “apagar” frequency rank
- #35,347
- “aplacar” frequency rank
- 43814
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | apagar | aplacar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Hacer que un aparato electrónico deje de estar encendido. | Calmar o apaciguar el ánimo violento o excitado de una persona o grupo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set apagar and aplacar 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. apagar ([apaˈɣ̞aɾ]) and aplacar ([aplaˈkaɾ]) 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 43814, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
apagar is recorded at frequency rank #8,467, classified as averb, pronounced [apaˈɣ̞aɾ]. aplacar is at rank #35,347, tagged as averb, pronounced [aplaˈkaɾ].
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 43814, this pair ranks #140,533 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of apagar vs aplacar
Shared letters: apr. Private to "apagar": g. Private to "aplacar": cl.
"apagar" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC · "aplacar" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "apagar" and "aplacar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "apagar" or "aplacar"?
Remembering apagar vs aplacar
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 “apagar” entry
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