logísticavslogísticoWhat's the difference?

Quick tell: logística is a noun, logístico is an adjective, so they fill different roles in a sentence.

Which to use

“logística” is a noun and “logístico” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.

#11,081
“logística” frequency rank
#23,480
“logístico” frequency rank
34561
confusion score

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature logística logístico
Definition Conjunto de técnicas y procedimientos relacionados con el abastecimiento, suministro, mantenimiento y transporte de equipo, instalaciones y personal. Propio o relativo a la logística.

Where the spellings diverge

Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set logística and logístico apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.

9 ch
logística
9 ch
logístico

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: logística is [loˈxist̪ika] while logístico is [loˈxist̪iko]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by a single letter - a in “logística” becomes o in “logístico”, and the parts of speech differ too (noun vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 34561, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.

logística is recorded at frequency rank #11,081, classified as anoun, pronounced [loˈxist̪ika]. logístico is at rank #23,480, tagged as anadj, pronounced [loˈxist̪iko].

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 34561, this pair ranks #190,759 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.

Orthographic DNA of logística vs logístico

Shared letters: cgilostí. Private to "logística": a. Private to "logístico": -.

"logística" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCCVCV  ·  "logístico" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCCVCV

Frequency comparison

logística#11,081
logístico#23,480

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list

Frequently Asked Questions

Can "logística" and "logístico" be used interchangeably?
No - they are not even the same part of speech. "logística" is a noun and "logístico" an adjective, so a sentence built for one is usually ungrammatical with the other.
Which is more common, "logística" or "logístico"?
"logística" is the more common of the two: it sits at frequency rank #11,081 in our Spanish list, against #23,480 for "logístico". The two are close in frequency, so neither is a safe default; check the meaning rather than guessing.

Remembering logística vs logístico

The fastest way to pick the right one every time.

  • Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “logística”; for an adjective, it's “logístico”.
  • See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “logística” entry
  • Browse more pairs most likely to be confused. Most confusable

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list