Which to use
“decí” is a verb and “deje” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #42,935
- “decí” frequency rank
- #1,765
- “deje” frequency rank
- 44700
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decí | deje |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (vos) del imperativo afirmativo de decir. | Parte del habla de una lengua que tiende hacia la manera local de hablarla en un lugar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decí and deje apart are highlighted. They share 2 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: decí is [d̪eˈsi] while deje is [ˈd̪exe]. 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 noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 44700, 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]. deje is at rank #1,765, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈd̪exe].
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 44700, this pair ranks #135,598 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of decí vs deje
Shared letters: de. Private to "decí": cí. Private to "deje": j.
"decí" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "deje" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- deje ← ddeje · deej · dejje · djee · edje
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decí" and "deje" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "decí" or "deje"?
Remembering decí vs deje
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “decí”; for a noun, it's “deje”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “decí” entry
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