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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "logística" and "logístico" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "logística" or "logístico"?
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
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