Which to use
“ilícita” and “ilícitas” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,020
- “ilícita” frequency rank
- #29,253
- “ilícitas” frequency rank
- 50273
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ilícita | ilícitas |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino de ilícito. | Forma del femenino plural de ilícito. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ilícita and ilícitas apart are highlighted. They share 7 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ilícita ([iˈlisit̪a]) and ilícitas ([iˈlisit̪as]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “ilícita” sits inside “ilícitas”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 50273, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ilícita is recorded at frequency rank #21,020, classified as anadj, pronounced [iˈlisit̪a]. ilícitas is at rank #29,253, tagged as anadj, pronounced [iˈlisit̪as].
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 50273, this pair ranks #104,106 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ilícita vs ilícitas
Shared letters: aciltí. Private to "ilícita": -. Private to "ilícitas": s.
"ilícita" · 7 letters · shape VCVCVCV · "ilícitas" · 8 letters · shape VCVCVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ilícita" and "ilícitas" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ilícita" or "ilícitas"?
Remembering ilícita vs ilícitas
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 “ilícita” entry
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