Which to use
“lances” and “lanzas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #44,279
- “lances” frequency rank
- #15,888
- “lanzas” frequency rank
- 60167
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lances | lanzas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de lance. | Tipo de impuesto o pago de ciertos nobles o gente de altos cargos daba al rey a cambio de no tener que participar en campañas de guerra. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lances and lanzas 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. lances ([ˈlãnses]) and lanzas ([ˈlãnsas]) 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 60167, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lances is recorded at frequency rank #44,279, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlãnses]. lanzas is at rank #15,888, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlãnsas].
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 60167, this pair ranks #59,908 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of lances vs lanzas
Shared letters: alns. Private to "lances": ce. Private to "lanzas": z.
"lances" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "lanzas" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lances" and "lanzas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lances" or "lanzas"?
Remembering lances vs lanzas
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 “lances” entry
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