Which to use
“decí” and “deis” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #42,935
- “decí” frequency rank
- #31,304
- “deis” frequency rank
- 74239
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decí | deis |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (vos) del imperativo afirmativo de decir. | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de subjuntivo de dar o de darse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decí and deis 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. decí ([d̪eˈsi]) and deis ([ˈd̪ejs]) 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 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 74239, 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]. deis is at rank #31,304, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈd̪ejs].
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 74239, this pair ranks #21,677 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of decí vs deis
Shared letters: de. Private to "decí": cí. Private to "deis": is.
"decí" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "deis" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- deis ← ddeis · deiss · desi · edis
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decí" and "deis" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "decí" or "deis"?
Remembering decí vs deis
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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