Which to use
“pícara” is an adjective and “pisar” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #46,151
- “pícara” frequency rank
- #12,896
- “pisar” frequency rank
- 59047
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | pícara | pisar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino singular de pícaro. | Poner un pie, o ambos, sobre una superficie. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set pícara and pisar apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: pícara is [ˈpikaɾa] while pisar is [piˈsaɾ]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (adjective vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 59047, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
pícara is recorded at frequency rank #46,151, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈpikaɾa]. pisar is at rank #12,896, tagged as averb, pronounced [piˈsaɾ].
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 59047, this pair ranks #64,092 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of pícara vs pisar
Shared letters: apr. Private to "pícara": cí. Private to "pisar": is.
"pícara" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "pisar" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- pisar ← ipsar · piasr · pisarr · pisra · pissar · ppisar · psiar
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "pícara" and "pisar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "pícara" or "pisar"?
Remembering pícara vs pisar
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need an adjective, it's “pícara”; for a verb, it's “pisar”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “pícara” entry
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