Which to use
“rajar” and “remar” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #43,807
- “rajar” frequency rank
- #25,789
- “remar” frequency rank
- 69596
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | rajar | remar |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Dividir en trozos por medio de hendeduras practicadas a golpe. | Propulsar una embarcación usando remos. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set rajar and remar 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. rajar ([raˈxaɾ]) and remar ([reˈmaɾ]) 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 69596, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
rajar is recorded at frequency rank #43,807, classified as averb, pronounced [raˈxaɾ]. remar is at rank #25,789, tagged as averb, pronounced [reˈmaɾ].
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 69596, this pair ranks #31,624 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of rajar vs remar
Shared letters: ar. Private to "rajar": j. Private to "remar": em.
"rajar" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "remar" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "rajar" and "remar" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "rajar" or "remar"?
Remembering rajar vs remar
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 “rajar” entry
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