Which to use
“lasa” is a verb and “láser” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #45,408
- “lasa” frequency rank
- #10,171
- “láser” frequency rank
- 55579
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lasa | láser |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona singular del presente de indicativo del verbo lasar. | Dispositivo que utiliza la emisión inducida para generar un haz de luz coherente tanto espacial como temporalmente. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lasa and láser apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: lasa is [ˈlasa] while láser is [ˈlaseɾ]. 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 55579, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lasa is recorded at frequency rank #45,408, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈlasa]. láser is at rank #10,171, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlaseɾ].
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 55579, this pair ranks #78,278 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of lasa vs láser
Shared letters: ls. Private to "lasa": a. Private to "láser": erá.
"lasa" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "láser" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- lasa ← lassa · llasa · lsaa
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lasa" and "láser" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lasa" or "láser"?
Remembering lasa vs láser
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “lasa”; for a noun, it's “láser”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “lasa” entry
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