Which to use
“códices” and “codicia” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #33,523
- “códices” frequency rank
- #15,313
- “codicia” frequency rank
- 48836
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | códices | codicia |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de códice. | Ansia, afán o deseo excesivo de poseer, especialmente dinero o riquezas. |
Where the eye mixes códices and codicia
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 4 letters in sequence.
Why the eye confuses códices with codicia
A purely visual mix-up. códices ([ˈkoð̞ises]) and codicia ([koˈð̞isja]) 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 48836, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
códices is recorded at frequency rank #33,523, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkoð̞ises]. codicia is at rank #15,313, tagged as anoun, pronounced [koˈð̞isja].
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 48836, this pair ranks #112,254 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of códices vs codicia
Shared letters: cdi. Private to "códices": esó. Private to "codicia": ao.
"códices" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC · "codicia" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- codicia ← ccodicia · cdoicia · codciia · coddicia · codicai · codiccia · codiica · codisia
Frequently Asked Questions
Do "códices" and "codicia" mean the same thing in a sentence?
Which is more common, "códices" or "codicia"?
Useful next steps
Visual near-miss handled. Browse the word pages or a neighbour when the next look-alike shows up.
- Full dictionary entry for "códices" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "codicia" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #112,254 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "códices" and "codicia" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "códices vs cólicos". Nearby pair
- Recorded mistypes exist for at least one side of this pair, useful when a spell-checker or OCR lands on the wrong form. See mistypes
Confusion rank #112,254 of 323,831 scored Spanish pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.