multadovsmultarWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#39,346
“multado” frequency rank
#36,696
“multar” frequency rank
76042
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature multado multar
Definition Participio de multar. Imponer una multa a causa de un delito menor o falta cometida.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set multado and multar apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

7 ch
multado
6 ch
multar

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

multado and multar 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 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 76042, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

multado is recorded at frequency rank #39,346, classified as averb, pronounced [mul̪ˈt̪að̞o]. multar is at rank #36,696, tagged as averb, pronounced [mul̪ˈt̪aɾ].

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 76042, this pair ranks #18,419 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.

Frequency comparison

multado#39,346
multar#36,696

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "multado" and "multar" be used interchangeably?
No, "multado" and "multar" 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 multado vs multar

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 “multado” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

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