Which to use
“gravar” is a verb and “grave” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #33,634
- “gravar” frequency rank
- #1,637
- “grave” frequency rank
- 35271
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | gravar | grave |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Cargar, pesar sobre una persona o cosa. | De gran importancia o con consecuencias serias. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set gravar and grave apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: gravar is [gɾaˈβ̞aɾ] while grave is [ˈgɾaβ̞e]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35271, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
gravar is recorded at frequency rank #33,634, classified as averb, pronounced [gɾaˈβ̞aɾ]. grave is at rank #1,637, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈgɾaβ̞e].
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 35271, this pair ranks #186,991 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of gravar vs grave
Shared letters: agrv. Private to "gravar": -. Private to "grave": e.
"gravar" · 6 letters · shape CCVCVC · "grave" · 5 letters · shape CCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "gravar" and "grave" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "gravar" or "grave"?
Remembering gravar vs grave
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “gravar”; for an adjective, it's “grave”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “gravar” entry
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