Which to use
“legua” and “lingua” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #31,419
- “legua” frequency rank
- #36,650
- “lingua” frequency rank
- 68069
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | legua | lingua |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Medida de longitud, de dimensión variable según los sistemas, aproximadamente equivalente a la distancia recorrida durante una hora caminando a paso normal. | Lengua. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set legua and lingua 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. legua ([ˈleɣ̞wa]) and lingua (/ˈliŋ.ɡwa/) 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 68069, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
legua is recorded at frequency rank #31,419, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈleɣ̞wa]. lingua is at rank #36,650, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈliŋ.ɡwa/.
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 68069, this pair ranks #35,476 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of legua vs lingua
Shared letters: aglu. Private to "legua": e. Private to "lingua": in.
"legua" · 5 letters · shape CVCVV · "lingua" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "legua" and "lingua" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "legua" or "lingua"?
Remembering legua vs lingua
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 “legua” entry
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