Which to use
“lámpara” and “lámparas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,367
- “lámpara” frequency rank
- #14,396
- “lámparas” frequency rank
- 24763
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lámpara | lámparas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dispositivo que soporta una luz artificial, como una bombilla eléctrica. Sus formas, tamaño y luminosidad varía de acuerdo a los espacios en los que se encuentre y el diseño de las mismas. | Forma del plural de lámpara. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lámpara and lámparas apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. lámpara ([ˈlãmpaɾa]) and lámparas ([ˈlãmpaɾas]) 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 extra letter(s) - “lámpara” sits inside “lámparas”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 24763, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lámpara is recorded at frequency rank #10,367, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlãmpaɾa]. lámparas is at rank #14,396, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlãmpaɾas].
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 24763, this pair ranks #239,614 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lámpara vs lámparas
Shared letters: almprá. Private to "lámpara": -. Private to "lámparas": s.
"lámpara" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "lámparas" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lámpara" and "lámparas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lámpara" or "lámparas"?
Remembering lámpara vs lámparas
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 “lámpara” entry
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