Which to use
“rece” is a verb and “recto” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #38,335
- “rece” frequency rank
- #10,058
- “recto” frequency rank
- 48393
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | rece | recto |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de rezar. | Que tiene la forma que sigue el camino más corto entre dos puntos, sin inclinarse, ni torcerse, ni cambiar de dirección. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set rece and recto 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: rece is [ˈrese] while recto is [ˈrekt̪o]. 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 48393, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
rece is recorded at frequency rank #38,335, classified as averb, pronounced [ˈrese]. recto is at rank #10,058, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈrekt̪o].
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 48393, this pair ranks #114,731 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of rece vs recto
Shared letters: cer. Private to "rece": -. Private to "recto": ot.
"rece" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "recto" · 5 letters · shape CVCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "rece" and "recto" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "rece" or "recto"?
Remembering rece vs recto
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “rece”; for an adjective, it's “recto”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “rece” entry
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