Which to use
“patilla” and “platillo” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #47,984
- “patilla” frequency rank
- #18,044
- “platillo” frequency rank
- 66028
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | patilla | platillo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Pequeña extensión con forma de pata de un objeto, generalmente añadida para fines de sujeción. | Pieza pequeña que figura semejante al plato, cualquiera que sea su uso y la materia de la que esté formada. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set patilla and platillo apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. patilla ([paˈt̪iʝa]) and platillo ([plaˈt̪iʝo]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 66028, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
patilla is recorded at frequency rank #47,984, classified as anoun, pronounced [paˈt̪iʝa]. platillo is at rank #18,044, tagged as anoun, pronounced [plaˈt̪iʝo].
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 66028, this pair ranks #40,951 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of patilla vs platillo
Shared letters: ailpt. Private to "patilla": -. Private to "platillo": o.
"patilla" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "platillo" · 8 letters · shape CCVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "patilla" and "platillo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "patilla" or "platillo"?
Remembering patilla vs platillo
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 “patilla” entry
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