Which to use
“decido” and “dedico” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #13,433
- “decido” frequency rank
- #12,355
- “dedico” frequency rank
- 25788
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decido | dedico |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de decidir o de decidirse. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de indicativo de dedicar o de dedicarse. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decido and dedico apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. decido ([d̪eˈsið̞o]) and dedico ([d̪eˈð̞iko]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they are an anagram pair: the same letters reordered. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 25788, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
decido is recorded at frequency rank #13,433, classified as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈsið̞o]. dedico is at rank #12,355, tagged as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈð̞iko].
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 25788, this pair ranks #234,800 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of decido vs dedico
Shared letters: cdeio. Private to "decido": -. Private to "dedico": -.
"decido" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "dedico" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decido" and "dedico" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "decido" or "dedico"?
Remembering decido vs dedico
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 “decido” entry
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