Which to use
“cesto” and “cinto” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #33,014
- “cesto” frequency rank
- #32,557
- “cinto” frequency rank
- 65571
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cesto | cinto |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Recipiente tejido con mimbres, varillas u otros derivados de la madera, o hecho con materiales sintéticos, en especial cuando es más alto que ancho, y de mayor tamaño que una cesta normal. | Tira de tela o cuero que, ceñida a la cintura, sirve para sujetar el pantalón, para ajustar un vestido o para colgar utensilios o armas |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cesto and cinto apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. cesto ([ˈsest̪o]) and cinto ([ˈsĩn̪t̪o]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 65571, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cesto is recorded at frequency rank #33,014, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈsest̪o]. cinto is at rank #32,557, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈsĩn̪t̪o].
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 65571, this pair ranks #42,239 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of cesto vs cinto
Shared letters: cot. Private to "cesto": es. Private to "cinto": in.
"cesto" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "cinto" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cesto" and "cinto" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cesto" or "cinto"?
Remembering cesto vs cinto
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 “cesto” entry
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