Córdoba

[ˈkɔʁdoba]

/[ˈkɔʁdoba]/ name

The verdict

“Córdoba” is an uncommon German word, ranked #73,372 in German word frequency and used as a proper noun.

#73,372
frequency rank, German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Stadt in Andalusien, Spanien

Key facts for Córdoba
PropertyValue
HeadwordCórdoba
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[ˈkɔʁdoba]
Letters7
Frequency rank#73,372
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Córdoba” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Córdoba lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Córdoba is 7 letters long, classified as a proper noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkɔʁdoba]. Corpus data places it at rank #73,372 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Córdoba, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Córdoba, spelled C-Ó-R-D-O-B-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Stadt in Andalusien, Spanien
  2. 2
    Stadt im zentralen Osten Argentiniens
  3. 3
    argentinische Provinz mit [2] als Hauptstadt
  4. 4
    kolumbianische Provinz (Departamento) im Nordwesten des Landes

Synonyms

Córdoba de la Nueva Andalucía

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Córdoba"?
"Córdoba" is spelled C-Ó-R-D-O-B-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkɔʁdoba].
What does "Córdoba" mean?
As a proper noun, "Córdoba" means: Stadt in Andalusien, Spanien
How do you pronounce "Córdoba"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Córdoba" is [ˈkɔʁdoba]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Córdoba" come from?
"Córdoba" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Córdoba”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is C-Ó-R-D-O-B-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkɔʁdoba] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list