Which to use
“regala” and “regalos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,444
- “regala” frequency rank
- #4,192
- “regalos” frequency rank
- 18636
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | regala | regalos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tablón o tabloncillo que cubre las cabezas o extremos de los reveses de las ligazones y forma la parte superior de la borda, con la que a veces se equivoca como equivalente. | Forma del plural de regalo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set regala and regalos apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. regala ([reˈɣ̞ala]) and regalos ([reˈɣ̞alos]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 18636, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
regala is recorded at frequency rank #14,444, classified as anoun, pronounced [reˈɣ̞ala]. regalos is at rank #4,192, tagged as anoun, pronounced [reˈɣ̞alos].
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 18636, this pair ranks #267,089 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of regala vs regalos
Shared letters: aeglr. Private to "regala": -. Private to "regalos": os.
"regala" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "regalos" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "regala" and "regalos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "regala" or "regalos"?
Remembering regala vs regalos
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 “regala” entry
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