Mantilla

[manˈtɪlja]

/[manˈtɪlja]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Schleiertuch/Spitzentuch einer spanischen Festtracht

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Index DE-mantilla · Mantilla · German

Mantilla · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "M" 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 Mantilla
PropertyValue
HeadwordMantilla
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[manˈtɪlja]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Mantilla“ im Deutschen

Mantillaliegt 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

Mantilla is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [manˈtɪlja]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for Mantilla in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Mantilla, spelled M-A-N-T-I-L-L-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Schleiertuch/Spitzentuch einer spanischen Festtracht
  2. 2
    dreieckiges Schultertuch
  3. 3
    kleiner Mantel

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Sie kaufte sich als Erinnerung an den Madridaufenthalt eine klassische, schwarze Mantilla.
  2. „Beim Fernsehkucken strickte sie sich eine Mantilla mit Fransen.“

Synonyms

Mantille

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). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Mantilla"?
"Mantilla" is spelled M-A-N-T-I-L-L-A. The IPA pronunciation is [manˈtɪlja].
What does "Mantilla" mean?
As a noun, "Mantilla" means: Schleiertuch/Spitzentuch einer spanischen Festtracht
How do you pronounce "Mantilla"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Mantilla" is [manˈtɪlja]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Mantilla" come from?
"Mantilla" 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