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Which to use

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

#34,260
“pecas” frequency rank
#4,364
“peces” frequency rank
38624
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature pecas peces
Definition Forma del plural de peca. Forma del plural de pez.

Where the spellings diverge

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

5 ch
pecas
5 ch
peces

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

pecas and peces 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 - a in “pecas” becomes e in “peces” - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 38624, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

pecas is recorded at frequency rank #34,260, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpekas]. peces is at rank #4,364, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpeses].

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 38624, this pair ranks #168,991 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Frequency comparison

pecas#34,260
peces#4,364

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "pecas" and "peces" be used interchangeably?
No, "pecas" and "peces" 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 pecas vs peces

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

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