Which to use
“válvula” and “válvulas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,487
- “válvula” frequency rank
- #18,122
- “válvulas” frequency rank
- 32609
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | válvula | válvulas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Membrana que permite la circulación de un fluido en un único sentido por los vasos y órganos del cuerpo. | Forma del plural de válvula. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set válvula and válvulas apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. válvula ([ˈbalβ̞ula]) and válvulas ([ˈbalβ̞ulas]) 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 extra letter(s) - “válvula” sits inside “válvulas”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 32609, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
válvula is recorded at frequency rank #14,487, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈbalβ̞ula]. válvulas is at rank #18,122, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈbalβ̞ulas].
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 32609, this pair ranks #201,090 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of válvula vs válvulas
Shared letters: aluvá. Private to "válvula": -. Private to "válvulas": s.
"válvula" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "válvulas" · 8 letters · shape CVCCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "válvula" and "válvulas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "válvula" or "válvulas"?
Remembering válvula vs válvulas
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 “válvula” entry
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