Which to use
“concedo” is a verb and “contado” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #37,510
- “concedo” frequency rank
- #4,873
- “contado” frequency rank
- 42383
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | concedo | contado |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de conceder. | Raro, escaso. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set concedo and contado apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: concedo is [kõnˈseð̞o] while contado is [kõn̪ˈt̪að̞o]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 42383, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
concedo is recorded at frequency rank #37,510, classified as averb, pronounced [kõnˈseð̞o]. contado is at rank #4,873, tagged as anadj, pronounced [kõn̪ˈt̪að̞o].
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 42383, this pair ranks #148,529 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of concedo vs contado
Shared letters: cdno. Private to "concedo": e. Private to "contado": at.
"concedo" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV · "contado" · 7 letters · shape CVCCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "concedo" and "contado" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "concedo" or "contado"?
Remembering concedo vs contado
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “concedo”; for an adjective, it's “contado”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “concedo” entry
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