Which to use
“contó” and “copio” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #2,598
- “contó” frequency rank
- #24,080
- “copio” frequency rank
- 26678
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | contó | copio |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de contar. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de copiar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set contó and copio apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. contó ([kõn̪ˈt̪o]) and copio ([ˈkopjo]) 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 26678, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
contó is recorded at frequency rank #2,598, classified as averb, pronounced [kõn̪ˈt̪o]. 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 26678, this pair ranks #230,484 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of contó vs copio
Shared letters: co. Private to "contó": ntó. Private to "copio": ip.
"contó" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV · "copio" · 5 letters · shape CVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
- copio ← ccopio · coipo · copoi · coppio · cpoio · ocpio
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "contó" and "copio" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "contó" or "copio"?
Remembering contó vs copio
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 “contó” entry
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