Which to use
“decí” and “decid” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #42,935
- “decí” frequency rank
- #40,228
- “decid” frequency rank
- 83163
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decí | decid |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (vos) del imperativo afirmativo de decir. | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del imperativo afirmativo de decir. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decí and decid apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. decí ([d̪eˈsi]) and decid ([d̪eˈsið̞]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 83163, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
decí is recorded at frequency rank #42,935, classified as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈsi]. decid is at rank #40,228, tagged as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈsið̞].
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 83163, this pair ranks #8,411 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of decí vs decid
Shared letters: cde. Private to "decí": í. Private to "decid": i.
"decí" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "decid" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- decid ← dceid · ddecid · deccid · decdi · decidd · deicd · desid · edcid
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decí" and "decid" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "decí" or "decid"?
Remembering decí vs decid
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 “decí” entry
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