Which to use
“decí” is a verb and “doce” is a num - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #42,935
- “decí” frequency rank
- #2,825
- “doce” frequency rank
- 45760
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decí | doce |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (vos) del imperativo afirmativo de decir. | Once y uno. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decí and doce 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 doce is [ˈd̪ose]. 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 num), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 45760, 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]. doce is at rank #2,825, tagged as anum, pronounced [ˈd̪ose].
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 45760, this pair ranks #129,587 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of decí vs doce
Shared letters: cde. Private to "decí": í. Private to "doce": o.
"decí" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "doce" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- doce ← dcoe · ddoce · docce · doec · dose · odce
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decí" and "doce" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "decí" or "doce"?
Remembering decí vs doce
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “decí”; for a num, it's “doce”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “decí” entry
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