aceite

[aˈsejt̪e]

/[aˈsejt̪e]/ noun

The verdict

“aceite” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #2,856 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#2,856
frequency rank, Spanish
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
13
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Grasa que a temperatura ambiente mantiene forma líquida y, con menos densidad que el agua, no se disuelve en ella.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

aceite vs agente
67% similar
aceite vs acepta
67% similar
aceite vs acento
67% similar

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

Key facts for aceite
PropertyValue
Headwordaceite
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[aˈsejt̪e]
Letters6
Frequency rank#2,856
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs13
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “aceite” sits in Spanish 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). aceite 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 Spanish entry for aceite is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [aˈsejt̪e]. Corpus data places it at rank #2,856 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for aceite, with forms such as "acceite", "aceiet", and "aceitte". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 13 confusable-pair relationships, "agente", "acepta", "acento", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is aceite, spelled A-C-E-I-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Grasa que a temperatura ambiente mantiene forma líquida y, con menos densidad que el agua, no se disuelve en ella.
  2. 2
    En particular, la que se extrae de la aceituna (aceite de oliva).
  3. 3
    Cualquier sustancia de aspecto aceitoso.
  4. 4
    Aceite₁ de linaza cocido con ajo, vidrio molido y litargirio; usado para secar con rapidez los colores.
  5. 5
    Regalo que se da alguien con cierto poder, con el fin de obtener algún favor o privilegio a cambio. Acción o efecto de sobornar.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: acceite,aceiet,aceitte,acetie,aciete,aecite,aseite,caeite

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

acceite1aceiet2aceitte1acetie2aciete2aecite2aseite1caeite2
Edit distance from "aceite"

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "aceite"?
"aceite" is spelled A-C-E-I-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [aˈsejt̪e].
What does "aceite" mean?
As a noun, "aceite" means: Grasa que a temperatura ambiente mantiene forma líquida y, con menos densidad que el agua, no se disuelve en ella.
What words are commonly confused with "aceite"?
"aceite" is commonly confused with "agente", "acepta", "acento". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "aceite"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "aceite" is [aˈsejt̪e]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "aceite" come from?
"aceite" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “aceite”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is A-C-E-I-T-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [aˈsejt̪e] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “agente” - see the side-by-side comparison. aceite vs agente
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish 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