Which to use
“código” is a noun and “copio” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #935
- “código” frequency rank
- #24,080
- “copio” frequency rank
- 25015
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | código | copio |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | 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. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de copiar. |
Where the eye mixes código and copio
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 3 letters in sequence.
Visual trap between código and copio
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: código is [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o] while copio is [ˈkopjo]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 25015, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
código is recorded at frequency rank #935, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈkoð̞iɣ̞o]. copio is at rank #24,080, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈkopjo].
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 25015, this pair ranks #238,403 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of código vs copio
Shared letters: cio. Private to "código": dgó. Private to "copio": p.
"código" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "copio" · 5 letters · shape CVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- copio ← ccopio · coipo · copoi · coppio · cpoio · ocpio
Frequently Asked Questions
Is swapping "código" for "copio" ever safe?
Frequency check: "código" vs "copio" - which ranks higher?
After this comparison
Pronunciation already separates them, if the page still looks alike, the dictionary links below settle it.
- Full dictionary entry for "código" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "copio" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #238,403 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "código" and "copio" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "coin vs copio". 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 #238,403 of 323,831 scored Spanish pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.