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Diccionario de la lengua española vs Rekhta Dictionary
Both stand on online dictionaries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose DLE for free access to a broad general Spanish dictionary with several search methods and linked entries. Readers who need vocabulary in languages other than Spanish should look elsewhere.
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Free plan AndroidWeb
Rekhta Dictionary offers cross-language lookups with contextual word details and poetry examples, at no cost. Its mobile app is for Android, and the listed privacy information says it may collect personal information.
Visit Rekhta DictionaryThe facts
| Diccionario de la lengua española | Rekhta Dictionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dle.rae.es | rekhta.org |
| On online dictionaries | #6 of 39 | #29 of 39 |
Diccionario de la lengua española: what it does well
- Free access through the website and mobile apps.
- Search words, expressions, and lemmas by several matching methods.
- Entries can include definitions, synonyms, and related-entry links.
- The online dictionary receives successive partial updates.
- Created through collaboration among Spanish-language academies.
What to know first
- The dictionary covers one language.
- Website access still requires an internet connection.
Rekhta Dictionary: what it does well
- Meanings in Urdu, Hindi, and English
- Searches accept Urdu, Hindi, or English script
- Entries can include poetry examples and word details
- Android app offers offline browsing and audio pronunciation
What to know first
- Mobile app is listed for Android
- Google Play says the app may collect personal information
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