pantallavspantallasWhat's the difference?

Which to use

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

#1,614
“pantalla” frequency rank
#9,338
“pantallas” frequency rank
10952
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature pantalla pantallas
Definition Lámina de material opaco o translúcido con que se dirige u obstruye la luz de una lámpara. Forma del plural de pantalla.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pantalla and pantallas apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

8 ch
pantalla
9 ch
pantallas

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

pantalla and pantallas 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 extra letter(s) - “pantalla” sits inside “pantallas” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 10952, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

pantalla is recorded at frequency rank #1,614, classified as anoun, pronounced [pãn̪ˈt̪aʝa]. pantallas is at rank #9,338, tagged as anoun, pronounced [pãn̪ˈt̪aʝas].

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 10952, this pair ranks #296,766 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.

Frequency comparison

pantalla#1,614
pantallas#9,338

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "pantalla" and "pantallas" be used interchangeably?
No, "pantalla" and "pantallas" 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 pantalla vs pantallas

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

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