Which to use
“recogí” and “recoja” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #46,778
- “recogí” frequency rank
- #28,905
- “recoja” frequency rank
- 75683
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | recogí | recoja |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito perfecto simple de indicativo de recoger. | Primera persona del singular (yo) del presente de subjuntivo de recoger. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set recogí and recoja apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. recogí ([rekoˈxi]) and recoja ([reˈkoxa]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 75683, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
recogí is recorded at frequency rank #46,778, classified as averb, pronounced [rekoˈxi]. recoja is at rank #28,905, tagged as averb, pronounced [reˈkoxa].
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 75683, this pair ranks #19,099 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of recogí vs recoja
Shared letters: ceor. Private to "recogí": gí. Private to "recoja": aj.
"recogí" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV · "recoja" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- recoja ← ercoja · rceoja · reccoja · recjoa · recoaj · recojja · reocja · rrecoja
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "recogí" and "recoja" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "recogí" or "recoja"?
Remembering recogí vs recoja
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “recogí” entry
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