levelvslevesWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#24,211
“level” frequency rank
#14,882
“leves” frequency rank
39093
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature level leves
Definition Nivelado. Forma del plural de leve.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set level and leves apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

5 ch
level
5 ch
leves

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

level and leves form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by a single letter - l in “level” becomes s in “leves” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39093, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

level is recorded at frequency rank #24,211, classified as anadj, pronounced /ˈlɛv.əl/. leves is at rank #14,882, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈleβ̞es].

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 39093, this pair ranks #166,428 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

level#24,211
leves#14,882

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "level" and "leves" be used interchangeably?
No, "level" and "leves" 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 level vs leves

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

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