Which to use
“lacra” and “ladera” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,114
- “lacra” frequency rank
- #20,410
- “ladera” frequency rank
- 46524
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lacra | ladera |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Secuela de una enfermedad. | Pendiente de un monte, montaña u otra elevación. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lacra and ladera apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. lacra ([ˈlakɾa]) and ladera ([laˈð̞eɾa]) 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 46524, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lacra is recorded at frequency rank #26,114, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlakɾa]. ladera is at rank #20,410, tagged as anoun, pronounced [laˈð̞eɾa].
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 46524, this pair ranks #125,224 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lacra vs ladera
Shared letters: alr. Private to "lacra": c. Private to "ladera": de.
"lacra" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "ladera" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lacra" and "ladera" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lacra" or "ladera"?
Remembering lacra vs ladera
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 “lacra” entry
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