Which to use
“líos” and “log” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #24,939
- “líos” frequency rank
- #29,283
- “log” frequency rank
- 54222
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | líos | log |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Forma del plural de lío. | Tronco, leño. |
Where the eye mixes líos and log
Muted = shared; highlighted = the visual trap. They share 2 letters in sequence.
Visual trap between líos and log
A purely visual mix-up. líos ([ˈlios]) and log (/lɒɡ/) 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 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 54222, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
líos is recorded at frequency rank #24,939, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈlios]. log is at rank #29,283, tagged as anoun, pronounced /lɒɡ/.
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 54222, this pair ranks #84,276 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of líos vs log
Shared letters: lo. Private to "líos": sí. Private to "log": g.
"líos" · 4 letters · shape CVVC · "log" · 3 letters · shape CVC
Frequently Asked Questions
Do "líos" and "log" mean the same thing in a sentence?
In ordinary Spanish text, does "líos" or "log" show up more?
What to do next
Pronunciation already separates them, if the page still looks alike, the dictionary links below settle it.
- Full dictionary entry for "líos" with definition, IPA, and generated misspellings. Word entry
- Full dictionary entry for "log" - compare definitions side by side with the headword page. Word entry
- This pair ranks #84,276 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs in this corpus vintage. Corpus statistics
- "líos" and "log" also get mixed up with nearby pairs, the highest-scored neighbour is "log vs longo". Nearby pair
Confusion rank #84,276 of 323,831 scored Spanish pairs, corpus vintage 2026-09-03, not spelling advice.