Which to use
“tercio” and “tercos” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #6,241
- “tercio” frequency rank
- #48,727
- “tercos” frequency rank
- 54968
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tercio | tercos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Que es una de las tres partes iguales en que se divide algo. | Forma del plural de terco. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tercio and tercos apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. tercio ([ˈt̪eɾsjo]) and tercos ([ˈt̪eɾkos]) 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 54968, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tercio is recorded at frequency rank #6,241, classified as anadj, pronounced [ˈt̪eɾsjo]. tercos is at rank #48,727, tagged as anadj, pronounced [ˈt̪eɾkos].
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 54968, this pair ranks #80,989 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of tercio vs tercos
Shared letters: ceort. Private to "tercio": i. Private to "tercos": s.
"tercio" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVV · "tercos" · 6 letters · shape CVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tercio" and "tercos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tercio" or "tercos"?
Remembering tercio vs tercos
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 “tercio” entry
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