Which to use
“cosechar” is a verb and “cosechas” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #22,633
- “cosechar” frequency rank
- #13,425
- “cosechas” frequency rank
- 36058
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cosechar | cosechas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Recoger los frutos de la tierra. | Forma del plural de cosecha. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cosechar and cosechas apart are highlighted. They share 7 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: cosechar is [koseˈt͡ʃaɾ] while cosechas is [koˈset͡ʃas]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by a single letter - r in “cosechar” becomes s in “cosechas”, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36058, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cosechar is recorded at frequency rank #22,633, classified as averb, pronounced [koseˈt͡ʃaɾ]. cosechas is at rank #13,425, tagged as anoun, pronounced [koˈset͡ʃas].
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 36058, this pair ranks #182,714 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of cosechar vs cosechas
Shared letters: acehos. Private to "cosechar": r. Private to "cosechas": -.
"cosechar" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC · "cosechas" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cosechar" and "cosechas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cosechar" or "cosechas"?
Remembering cosechar vs cosechas
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “cosechar”; for a noun, it's “cosechas”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “cosechar” entry
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