Which to use
“hoja” and “hour” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,564
- “hoja” frequency rank
- #34,613
- “hour” frequency rank
- 38177
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | hoja | hour |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Órgano vegetal, generalmente verde, fijado a un tallo o rama y cuya parte plana contiene numerosos vasos y nerviaciones. Su función principal es realizar la fotosíntesis. | Hora. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set hoja and hour apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. hoja ([ˈoxa]) and hour (/ˈaʊ.ə(ɹ)/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38177, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
hoja is recorded at frequency rank #3,564, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈoxa]. hour is at rank #34,613, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈaʊ.ə(ɹ)/.
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 38177, this pair ranks #171,431 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of hoja vs hour
Shared letters: ho. Private to "hoja": aj. Private to "hour": ru.
"hoja" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "hour" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "hoja" and "hour" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "hoja" or "hour"?
Remembering hoja vs hour
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 “hoja” entry
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