código

[ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]

/[ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]/ noun

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The verdict

“código” is in the everyday core of Spanish, ranked #935 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#935
frequency rank, Spanish
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - En la teoría de la comunicación, es el conjunto de rasgos que tiene el mensaje para que pueda ser entendido por el emisor y el receptor.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

código vs codo
50% similar
código vs Congo
33% similar
código vs comió
33% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for código
PropertyValue
Headwordcódigo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]
Letters6
Frequency rank#935
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “código” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). código lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for código is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]. Corpus data places it at rank #935 in overall Spanish word frequency, putting it firmly in the everyday core of the language. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for código, with forms such as "ccódigo", "cdóigo", and "códdigo". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "codo", "Congo", "comió", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is código, spelled C-Ó-D-I-G-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    En la teoría de la comunicación, es el conjunto de rasgos que tiene el mensaje para que pueda ser entendido por el emisor y el receptor.
  2. 2
    En la teoría de la información, es la forma que toma la información que se intercambia entre la fuente (el emisor) y el destino (el receptor) de un lazo informático.
  3. 3
    En Derecho, es el compendio sistematizado de normas. Por ejemplo, Código civil, Código penal o de Códigos de conducta.
  4. 4
    Código es la correspondencia que asigna a cada símbolo de un conjunto dado de números, una determinada correspondencia de otro conjunto, según reglas determinadas de conversión.
  5. 5
    Sistema de signos o señales y reglas que permiten formular y comprender un mensaje.
  6. 6
    Es el conjunto de símbolos que son interpretados por la computadora

This word in other languages

code(English)code(Français)Code(Deutsch)código(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccódigo,cdóigo,códdigo,códgio,códiggo,códiog,cóidgo,ócdigo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of código - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ccódigo1cdóigo2códdigo1códgio2códiggo1códiog2cóidgo2ócdigo2
Edit distance from "código"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "código"?
"código" is spelled C-Ó-D-I-G-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o].
What does "código" mean?
As a noun, "código" means: En la teoría de la comunicación, es el conjunto de rasgos que tiene el mensaje para que pueda ser entendido por el emisor y el receptor.
What words are commonly confused with "código"?
"código" is commonly confused with "codo", "Congo", "comió". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "código"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "código" is [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "código" come from?
"código" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “código”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-Ó-D-I-G-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “codo” - see the side-by-side comparison. código vs codo
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list