Which to use
“lástima” and “lastra” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #3,571
- “lástima” frequency rank
- #37,186
- “lastra” frequency rank
- 40757
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lástima | lastra |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Sentimiento doloroso que causan en el alma los padecimientos y desgracias de otros. | Piedra plana que sale de la cantera en hojas planas y de poco grueso, a manera de tablas. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lástima and lastra 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. lástima ([ˈlast̪ima]) and lastra ([ˈlast̪ɾa]) 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 40757, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lástima is recorded at frequency rank #3,571, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlast̪ima]. lastra is at rank #37,186, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈlast̪ɾa].
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 40757, this pair ranks #157,372 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lástima vs lastra
Shared letters: alst. Private to "lástima": imá. Private to "lastra": r.
"lástima" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "lastra" · 6 letters · shape CVCCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- lastra ← alstra · lasrta · lasstra · lastar · lastrra · lasttra · latsra · llastra
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lástima" and "lastra" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lástima" or "lastra"?
Remembering lástima vs lastra
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 “lástima” entry
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