Which to use
“comí” is a verb and “Cox” is a name - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #10,291
- “comí” frequency rank
- #24,082
- “Cox” frequency rank
- 34373
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | comí | Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de comer o de comerse. | Apellido. |
Where the eye mixes comí and Cox
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 2 letters in sequence.
Why the eye confuses comí with Cox
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: comí is [koˈmi] while Cox is [ˈkoks]. 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 (verb vs name), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 34373, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
comí is recorded at frequency rank #10,291, classified as averb, pronounced [koˈmi]. Cox is at rank #24,082, tagged as aname, pronounced [ˈkoks].
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 34373, this pair ranks #191,804 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of comí vs Cox
Shared letters: co. Private to "comí": mí. Private to "Cox": x.
"comí" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "Cox" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is swapping "comí" for "Cox" ever safe?
Frequency check: "comí" vs "Cox" - 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 "comí" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "Cox" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #191,804 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "comí" and "Cox" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "Cox vs cuc". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #191,804 of 323,831 scored Spanish pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.