Which to use
“cavar” and “clavar” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #28,673
- “cavar” frequency rank
- #22,608
- “clavar” frequency rank
- 51281
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cavar | clavar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Retirar la tierra para hacer un hoyo o una excavación. | Introducir un objeto puntiagudo en un cuerpo, mediante presión o golpes. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cavar and clavar 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. cavar ([kaˈβ̞aɾ]) and clavar ([klaˈβ̞aɾ]) 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 51281, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cavar is recorded at frequency rank #28,673, classified as averb, pronounced [kaˈβ̞aɾ]. clavar is at rank #22,608, tagged as averb, pronounced [klaˈβ̞aɾ].
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 51281, this pair ranks #98,665 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of cavar vs clavar
Shared letters: acrv. Private to "cavar": -. Private to "clavar": l.
"cavar" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "clavar" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cavar" and "clavar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cavar" or "clavar"?
Remembering cavar vs clavar
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 “cavar” entry
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