Which to use
“dejaste” and “dijiste” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #7,980
- “dejaste” frequency rank
- #3,837
- “dijiste” frequency rank
- 11817
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | dejaste | dijiste |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de dejar o de dejarse. | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de decir. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set dejaste and dijiste apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. dejaste ([d̪eˈxast̪e]) and dijiste ([d̪iˈxist̪e]) 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 11817, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
dejaste is recorded at frequency rank #7,980, classified as averb, pronounced [d̪eˈxast̪e]. dijiste is at rank #3,837, tagged as averb, pronounced [d̪iˈxist̪e].
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 11817, this pair ranks #293,760 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of dejaste vs dijiste
Shared letters: dejst. Private to "dejaste": a. Private to "dijiste": i.
"dejaste" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV · "dijiste" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "dejaste" and "dijiste" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "dejaste" or "dijiste"?
Remembering dejaste vs dijiste
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 “dejaste” entry
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