Which to use
“Vila” is a name and “vilo” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #14,736
- “Vila” frequency rank
- #41,132
- “vilo” frequency rank
- 55868
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Vila | vilo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Apellido. | Véase en vilo |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Vila and vilo apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: Vila is [ˈbila] while vilo is [ˈbilo]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by a single letter - a in “Vila” becomes o in “vilo”, and the parts of speech differ too (name vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 55868, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Vila is recorded at frequency rank #14,736, classified as aname, pronounced [ˈbila]. vilo is at rank #41,132, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈbilo].
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 55868, this pair ranks #76,994 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of Vila vs vilo
Shared letters: ilv. Private to "Vila": a. Private to "vilo": o.
"Vila" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "vilo" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Vila" and "vilo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Vila" or "vilo"?
Remembering Vila vs vilo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a name, it's “Vila”; for a noun, it's “vilo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Vila” entry
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