Which to use
“cadera” and “caldero” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #13,198
- “cadera” frequency rank
- #37,994
- “caldero” frequency rank
- 51192
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cadera | caldero |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Proyecciones óseas del fémur y el tejido muscular y graso recubriente, que forman un ensanchamiento a ambos lados del cuerpo del humano donde las piernas se insertan en el tronco. | Caldera de pequeño tamaño, con el fondo redondo y con un asa para cogerla, que va de un lado al otro de la boca. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cadera and caldero 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. cadera ([kaˈð̞eɾa]) and caldero ([kal̪ˈd̪eɾo]) 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 51192, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cadera is recorded at frequency rank #13,198, classified as anoun, pronounced [kaˈð̞eɾa]. caldero is at rank #37,994, tagged as anoun, pronounced [kal̪ˈd̪eɾo].
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 51192, this pair ranks #99,134 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of cadera vs caldero
Shared letters: acder. Private to "cadera": -. Private to "caldero": lo.
"cadera" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "caldero" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cadera" and "caldero" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cadera" or "caldero"?
Remembering cadera vs caldero
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 “cadera” entry
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