Which to use
“leíste” is a verb and “listo” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #14,883
- “leíste” frequency rank
- #1,514
- “listo” frequency rank
- 16397
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | leíste | listo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del singular (tú, vos) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de leer. | Preparado, dispuesto o aparejado para ejecutar, hacer o usarse en algo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set leíste and listo apart are highlighted. They share 3 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: leíste is [leˈist̪e] while listo is [ˈlist̪o]. 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 16397, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
leíste is recorded at frequency rank #14,883, classified as averb, pronounced [leˈist̪e]. listo is at rank #1,514, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈlist̪o].
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 16397, this pair ranks #276,334 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of leíste vs listo
Shared letters: lst. Private to "leíste": eí. Private to "listo": io.
"leíste" · 6 letters · shape CVVCCV · "listo" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- listo ← ilsto · lisot · lissto · listto · litso · llisto · lsito
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "leíste" and "listo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "leíste" or "listo"?
Remembering leíste vs listo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “leíste”; for an adjective, it's “listo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “leíste” entry
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