Which to use
“labora” is a verb and “lacra” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #46,027
- “labora” frequency rank
- #26,114
- “lacra” frequency rank
- 72141
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | labora | lacra |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de laborar. | Secuela de una enfermedad. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set labora and lacra 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: labora is [laˈβ̞oɾa] while lacra is [ˈlakɾa]. 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 noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 72141, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
labora is recorded at frequency rank #46,027, classified as averb, pronounced [laˈβ̞oɾa]. lacra is at rank #26,114, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlakɾa].
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 72141, this pair ranks #26,017 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of labora vs lacra
Shared letters: alr. Private to "labora": bo. Private to "lacra": c.
"labora" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "lacra" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "labora" and "lacra" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "labora" or "lacra"?
Remembering labora vs lacra
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “labora”; for a noun, it's “lacra”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “labora” entry
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