Which to use
“Ávila” and “Avilés” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #9,063
- “Ávila” frequency rank
- #21,568
- “Avilés” frequency rank
- 30631
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Ávila | Avilés |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ciudad de España en la comunidad autónoma de Castilla y León. | Ciudad de España en la provincia de Asturias y próxima a la ciudad de Oviedo en la que se cita a los ganadores del Premio Príncipe de Asturias para recibir su galardón. Es una población industrial que conserva el casco antíguo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Ávila and Avilés apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Ávila ([ˈaβ̞ila]) and Avilés ([aβ̞iˈles]) 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 30631, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Ávila is recorded at frequency rank #9,063, classified as aname, pronounced [ˈaβ̞ila]. Avilés is at rank #21,568, tagged as aname, pronounced [aβ̞iˈles].
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 30631, this pair ranks #211,051 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Ávila vs Avilés
Shared letters: ailv. Private to "Ávila": á. Private to "Avilés": sé.
"Ávila" · 5 letters · shape VCVCV · "Avilés" · 6 letters · shape VCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Ávila" and "Avilés" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Ávila" or "Avilés"?
Remembering Ávila vs Avilés
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 “Ávila” entry
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