Which to use
“úlcera” and “ultra” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #30,722
- “úlcera” frequency rank
- #7,081
- “ultra” frequency rank
- 37803
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | úlcera | ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Lesión en la piel o en las mucosas, poco propensa a cicatrizar, que adopta forma de cráter y se acompaña de inflamación y a veces infección. | Miembro de los ultras de un equipo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set úlcera and ultra 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. úlcera ([ˈulseɾa]) and ultra ([ˈul̪t̪ɾa]) 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 37803, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
úlcera is recorded at frequency rank #30,722, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈulseɾa]. ultra is at rank #7,081, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈul̪t̪ɾa].
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 37803, this pair ranks #173,386 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of úlcera vs ultra
Shared letters: alr. Private to "úlcera": ceú. Private to "ultra": tu.
"úlcera" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCV · "ultra" · 5 letters · shape VCCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- ultra ← lutra · ulltra · ulrta · ultar · ultrra · ulttra · utlra
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "úlcera" and "ultra" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "úlcera" or "ultra"?
Remembering úlcera vs ultra
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 “úlcera” entry
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