Which to use
“ilícita” and “ilícito” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,020
- “ilícita” frequency rank
- #14,866
- “ilícito” frequency rank
- 35886
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ilícita | ilícito |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del femenino de ilícito. | Que está fuera de lo legal, de lo moral o de las reglas establecidas. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ilícita and ilícito apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ilícita ([iˈlisit̪a]) and ilícito ([iˈlisit̪o]) 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 a single letter - a in “ilícita” becomes o in “ilícito”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 35886, 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]. ilícito is at rank #14,866, tagged as anadj, pronounced [iˈlisit̪o].
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 35886, this pair ranks #183,629 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ilícita vs ilícito
Shared letters: ciltí. Private to "ilícita": a. Private to "ilícito": o.
"ilícita" · 7 letters · shape VCVCVCV · "ilícito" · 7 letters · shape VCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ilícita" and "ilícito" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ilícita" or "ilícito"?
Remembering ilícita vs ilícito
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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