Ebro

[ˈeːbʁo]

/[ˈeːbʁo]/ name

The verdict

“Ebro” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a proper noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
4
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - einer der sechs größeren Flüsse der Iberischen Halbinsel, der im Kantabrischen Gebirge entspringt und südlich von Tortosa in einem Delta ins Mittelmeer mündet

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Index DE-ebro · Ebro · German

Ebro · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 4 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Ebro
PropertyValue
HeadwordEbro
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[ˈeːbʁo]
Letters4
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Ebro“ im Deutschen

Ebroliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Ebro is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as aproper noun, transcribed [ˈeːbʁo]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "einer der sechs größeren Flüsse der Iberischen Halbinsel, der im Kantabrischen Gebirge entspringt und südlich von Tortosa in einem Delta ins Mittelmeer mündet".

No generated misspelling entries exist for Ebro in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Ebro, spelled E-B-R-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    einer der sechs größeren Flüsse der Iberischen Halbinsel, der im Kantabrischen Gebirge entspringt und südlich von Tortosa in einem Delta ins Mittelmeer mündet

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Ebro appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Der Ebro ist mit 910 km der längste innerspanische Fluss.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Ebro"?
"Ebro" is spelled E-B-R-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈeːbʁo].
What does "Ebro" mean?
As a proper noun, "Ebro" means: einer der sechs größeren Flüsse der Iberischen Halbinsel, der im Kantabrischen Gebirge entspringt und südlich von Tortosa in einem Delta ins Mittelmeer mündet
How do you pronounce "Ebro"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Ebro" is [ˈeːbʁo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Ebro" come from?
"Ebro" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list