Which to use
“regar” is a verb and “regata” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #25,429
- “regar” frequency rank
- #41,595
- “regata” frequency rank
- 67024
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | regar | regata |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Llevar el agua a la tierra que cubre las plantas, a los sembradíos y a las plantas mismas. | Pequeño canal de riego |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set regar and regata apart are highlighted. They share 4 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: regar is [reˈɣ̞aɾ] while regata is [reˈɣ̞at̪a]. 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 (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 67024, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
regar is recorded at frequency rank #25,429, classified as averb, pronounced [reˈɣ̞aɾ]. regata is at rank #41,595, tagged as anoun, pronounced [reˈɣ̞at̪a].
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 67024, this pair ranks #38,227 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of regar vs regata
Shared letters: aegr. Private to "regar": -. Private to "regata": t.
"regar" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "regata" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "regar" and "regata" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "regar" or "regata"?
Remembering regar vs regata
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “regar”; for a noun, it's “regata”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “regar” entry
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