What is the difference between baron and male

Homophones are those that sound exactly the same but vary in the way they are written. This fact can cause confusion when using them and to doubt when one is used and when the other is used. This is what happens with the words 'baron' and 'male', which are pronounced the same but are written differently. So that you know how to use them correctly, in this article we explain what is the difference between baron and male .

Baron

According to the Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) the noun ' baron ' is used under two meanings:

• To refer to people who have a title of dignity, whose importance varies by country. It is a nobiliary title that usually occupies a position inferior to that of viscount. The feminine word would be 'baroness'.
• They are people who have great influence and power within a political party, an institution, a company, etc.

So, we will write 'baron' with 'B' when we want to refer to some of the previous meanings.

Male

On the other hand, the noun ' male ' written with 'V' picks up completely different meanings, which according to the RAE are:

• Person belonging to the male sex. Example: In the classroom there were three men and three women .
• Child who has reached manhood.
• "Man of respect, authority or other garments."
• "Each of the two lines or chains that at one end become firm on the rudder blade and on the other hold both sides of the ship, to govern in case of breakdown in the rod or the head of the rudder."

In this way, we will write 'male' with 'V' when we want to refer to any of the above meanings.