Which to use
“pelan” and “pesar” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #48,578
- “pelan” frequency rank
- #526
- “pesar” frequency rank
- 49104
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pelan | pesar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del plural (ellos, ellas; ustedes, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de pelar o de pelarse. | Establecer el peso o la masa de algo, en particular empleando un instrumento para tal efecto. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pelan and pesar apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pelan ([ˈpelãn]) and pesar ([peˈsaɾ]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 49104, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pelan is recorded at frequency rank #48,578, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈpelãn]. pesar is at rank #526, tagged as averb, pronounced [peˈsaɾ].
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 49104, this pair ranks #110,704 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of pelan vs pesar
Shared letters: aep. Private to "pelan": ln. Private to "pesar": rs.
"pelan" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "pesar" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pelan" and "pesar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pelan" or "pesar"?
Remembering pelan vs pesar
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 “pelan” entry
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