levantarvslevantenWhat's the difference?

Which to use

“levantar” and “levanten” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.

#3,263
“levantar” frequency rank
#19,474
“levanten” frequency rank
22737
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature levantar levanten
Definition Mover algo incrementando su altura. Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de subjuntivo de levantar o de levantarse.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set levantar and levanten apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

8 ch
levantar
8 ch
levanten

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

levantar and levanten form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 22737, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

levantar is recorded at frequency rank #3,263, classified as averb, pronounced [leβ̞ãn̪ˈt̪aɾ]. levanten is at rank #19,474, tagged as averb, pronounced [leˈβ̞ãn̪t̪ẽn].

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 22737, this pair ranks #248,954 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

levantar#3,263
levanten#19,474

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "levantar" and "levanten" be used interchangeably?
No, "levantar" and "levanten" have distinct meanings and cannot be swapped without changing the meaning of a sentence. Understanding the specific definition and context for each word is essential for correct usage.

Remembering levantar vs levanten

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 “levantar” entry
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list