Which to use
“Valdés” and “Valls” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #10,589
- “Valdés” frequency rank
- #28,990
- “Valls” frequency rank
- 39579
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Valdés | Valls |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Apellido | Apellido. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Valdés and Valls apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Valdés ([bal̪ˈd̪es]) and Valls ([ˈbaʝs]) 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 39579, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Valdés is recorded at frequency rank #10,589, classified as aname, pronounced [bal̪ˈd̪es]. Valls is at rank #28,990, tagged as aname, pronounced [ˈbaʝs].
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 39579, this pair ranks #163,760 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Valdés vs Valls
Shared letters: alsv. Private to "Valdés": dé. Private to "Valls": -.
"Valdés" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC · "Valls" · 5 letters · shape CVCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
- Valls ← avlls · balls · vallss · valsl · vlals · vvalls
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Valdés" and "Valls" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering Valdés vs Valls
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 “Valdés” entry
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