Which to use
“capataz” is a noun and “capaz” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #29,090
- “capataz” frequency rank
- #908
- “capaz” frequency rank
- 29998
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | capataz | capaz |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Persona encargada de dirigir y vigilar a sus trabajadores, por recomendaciones del patrón. | Dicho de un recinto o recipiente, de gran volumen. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set capataz and capaz apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: capataz is [kapaˈt̪as] while capaz is [kaˈpas]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 29998, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
capataz is recorded at frequency rank #29,090, classified as anoun, pronounced [kapaˈt̪as]. capaz is at rank #908, tagged as anadj, pronounced [kaˈpas].
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 29998, this pair ranks #214,171 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of capataz vs capaz
Shared letters: acpz. Private to "capataz": t. Private to "capaz": -.
"capataz" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC · "capaz" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "capataz" and "capaz" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering capataz vs capaz
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “capataz”; for an adjective, it's “capaz”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “capataz” entry
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