Which to use
“pelvis” and “polvos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #26,557
- “pelvis” frequency rank
- #19,212
- “polvos” frequency rank
- 45769
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pelvis | polvos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Cavidad del cuerpo humano, en la parte inferior del tronco, y en cuya formación entran los huesos sacro, cóccix e innominados, y las partes blandas. Contiene la terminación del tubo digestivo, la vejiga urinaria y algunos órganos, correspondientes al aparato genital, principalmente en la mujer. | Forma del plural de polvo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pelvis and polvos apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. pelvis ([ˈpelβ̞is]) and polvos ([ˈpolβ̞os]) 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 45769, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pelvis is recorded at frequency rank #26,557, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpelβ̞is]. polvos is at rank #19,212, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpolβ̞os].
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 45769, this pair ranks #129,545 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of pelvis vs polvos
Shared letters: lpsv. Private to "pelvis": ei. Private to "polvos": o.
"pelvis" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "polvos" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pelvis" and "polvos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pelvis" or "polvos"?
Remembering pelvis vs polvos
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 “pelvis” entry
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