Durango

/djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ/

//djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ// name

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"durango" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Durango” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #31,960 in English word frequency and used as a proper noun.

#31,960
frequency rank, English
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
6
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A state of Mexico.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Durango vs during
57% similar
Durango vs durant
57% similar
Durango vs Duran
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Durango
PropertyValue
HeadwordDurango
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#31,960
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs6
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Durango” sits in English 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). Durango lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for Durango is 7 letters long, classified as a proper noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ/. Corpus data places it at rank #31,960 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for Durango, with forms such as "ddurango", "druango", and "duarngo". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 6 confusable-pair relationships, "during", "durant", "Duran", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: Named after the city of Durango, in northern Spain, of uncertain origin, probably from Basque Duranco, but possibly from Basque Urazango, Basque Padurango, or a Roman fundus, Late Latin Turanicus. More at Durango on Wikipedia. The correct English form is Durango, spelled D-U-R-A-N-G-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    A state of Mexico.
  2. 2
    The capital city of Durango, Mexico.
  3. 3
    A city in Biscay, Basque Country, Spain.
  4. 4
    A city, the county seat of La Plata County, Colorado, United States.
  5. 5
    A city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States.
  6. 6
    A city in Falls County, Texas, United States.

Etymology

Named after the city of Durango, in northern Spain, of uncertain origin, probably from Basque Duranco, but possibly from Basque Urazango, Basque Padurango, or a Roman fundus, Late Latin Turanicus. More at Durango on Wikipedia.

This word in other languages

Durango(Español)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ddurango,druango,duarngo,duragno,duranggo,duranngo,duranog,durnago,durrango,udrango

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Durango - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ddurango1druango2duarngo2duragno2duranggo1duranngo1duranog2durnago2
Edit distance from "Durango"

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 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Durango"?
"Durango" is spelled D-U-R-A-N-G-O. The IPA pronunciation is /djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ/.
What does "Durango" mean?
As a proper noun, "Durango" means: A state of Mexico.
What words are commonly confused with "Durango"?
"Durango" is commonly confused with "during", "durant", "Duran". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Durango"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Durango" is /djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "Durango"?
Named after the city of Durango, in northern Spain, of uncertain origin, probably from Basque Duranco, but possibly from Basque Urazango, Basque Padurango, or a Roman fundus, Late Latin Turanicus. More at Durango on Wikipedia. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “Durango”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is D-U-R-A-N-G-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /djʊˈɹæŋɡəʊ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “during” - see the side-by-side comparison. Durango vs during
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English 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