Which to use
“decís” is a verb and “deir” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #7,286
- “decís” frequency rank
- #46,473
- “deir” frequency rank
- 53759
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | decís | deir |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (vos) del presente de indicativo de decir. | Mutación suave del adjetivo numeral cardinal femenino teir ('tres') |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set decís and deir 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: decís is [d̪eˈsis] while deir is [ˈdɛjr]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 53759, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
decís is recorded at frequency rank #7,286, classified as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈsis]. deir is at rank #46,473, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈdɛjr].
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 53759, this pair ranks #86,334 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of decís vs deir
Shared letters: de. Private to "decís": csí. Private to "deir": ir.
"decís" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "deir" · 4 letters · shape CVVC
Known mistypes of this pair
- deir ← ddeir · deirr · deri · edir
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "decís" and "deir" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering decís vs deir
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “decís”; for an adjective, it's “deir”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “decís” entry
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