Which to use
“lesión” and “loción” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #5,631
- “lesión” frequency rank
- #34,196
- “loción” frequency rank
- 39827
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | lesión | loción |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Cambio dañino en la morfología o estructura de una parte del cuerpo u organismo al sufrir detrimento a consecuencia de un golpe, una herida o una enfermedad. | Acción o efecto de lavar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set lesión and loción 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. lesión ([leˈsjõn]) and loción ([loˈsjõn]) 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 39827, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
lesión is recorded at frequency rank #5,631, classified as anoun, pronounced [leˈsjõn]. loción is at rank #34,196, tagged as anoun, pronounced [loˈsjõn].
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 39827, this pair ranks #162,443 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of lesión vs loción
Shared letters: ilnó. Private to "lesión": es. Private to "loción": co.
"lesión" · 6 letters · shape CVCVVC · "loción" · 6 letters · shape CVCVVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "lesión" and "loción" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "lesión" or "loción"?
Remembering lesión vs loción
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 “lesión” entry
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