Which to use
“ilícito” and “implícito” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #14,866
- “ilícito” frequency rank
- #22,730
- “implícito” frequency rank
- 37596
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ilícito | implícito |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que está fuera de lo legal, de lo moral o de las reglas establecidas. | Lo que se ha manifestado informalmente, dado por hecho mediante inferencia. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ilícito and implícito 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. ilícito ([iˈlisit̪o]) and implícito ([ĩmˈplisit̪o]) 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 2 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 37596, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ilícito is recorded at frequency rank #14,866, classified as anadj, pronounced [iˈlisit̪o]. implícito is at rank #22,730, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ĩmˈplisit̪o].
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 37596, this pair ranks #174,467 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of ilícito vs implícito
Shared letters: cilotí. Private to "ilícito": -. Private to "implícito": mp.
"ilícito" · 7 letters · shape VCVCVCV · "implícito" · 9 letters · shape VCCCVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ilícito" and "implícito" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ilícito" or "implícito"?
Remembering ilícito vs implícito
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 “ilícito” entry
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