Which to use
“cobijo” and “código” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #32,562
- “cobijo” frequency rank
- #935
- “código” frequency rank
- 33497
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | cobijo | código |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Lugar donde resguardarse de la intemperie, refugiarse, taparse o cubrirse. | 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. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set cobijo and código 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. cobijo ([koˈβ̞ixo]) and código ([ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]) 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 3 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 33497, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
cobijo is recorded at frequency rank #32,562, classified as anoun, pronounced [koˈβ̞ixo]. código is at rank #935, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o].
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 33497, this pair ranks #196,496 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of cobijo vs código
Shared letters: cio. Private to "cobijo": bj. Private to "código": dgó.
"cobijo" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "código" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- cobijo ← cboijo · ccobijo · cobbijo · cobijjo · cobioj · cobjio · coibjo · covijo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "cobijo" and "código" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "cobijo" or "código"?
Remembering cobijo vs código
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 “cobijo” entry
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