Which to use
“labora” is a verb and “libra” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #46,027
- “labora” frequency rank
- #8,546
- “libra” frequency rank
- 54573
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | labora | libra |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de laborar. | Medida de peso del sistema imperial anglosajón, equivalente a 0.45359237 kilogramos. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set labora and libra 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 libra is [ˈliβ̞ɾa]. 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 54573, 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]. libra is at rank #8,546, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈliβ̞ɾa].
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 54573, this pair ranks #82,712 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of labora vs libra
Shared letters: ablr. Private to "labora": o. Private to "libra": i.
"labora" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "libra" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "labora" and "libra" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "labora" or "libra"?
Remembering labora vs libra
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 “libra”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “labora” entry
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