Which to use
“espalda” and “espasa” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #1,985
- “espalda” frequency rank
- #30,893
- “espasa” frequency rank
- 32878
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | espalda | espasa |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Parte posterior del cuerpo humano que va de la base del cuello y hombros al trasero. Está opuesta al pecho y su altura viene dada por la columna vertebral o espinal dorsal. Su anchura va en función de la caja torácica y los hombros. | Espada. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set espalda and espasa 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. espalda ([esˈpal̪d̪a]) and espasa ([əsˈpa.zə]) 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 32878, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
espalda is recorded at frequency rank #1,985, classified as anoun, pronounced [esˈpal̪d̪a]. espasa is at rank #30,893, tagged as anoun, pronounced [əsˈpa.zə].
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 32878, this pair ranks #199,717 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of espalda vs espasa
Shared letters: aeps. Private to "espalda": dl. Private to "espasa": -.
"espalda" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCCV · "espasa" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "espalda" and "espasa" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "espalda" or "espasa"?
Remembering espalda vs espasa
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 “espalda” entry
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