algodón

[alɣ̞oˈð̞õn]

/[alɣ̞oˈð̞õn]/ noun

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The verdict

“algodón” has 10 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #6,030. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#6,030
frequency rank, Spanish
120,137
“A” headwords
10
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - (Gossypium spp.) Un género de alrededor de 40 especies de arbustos de la familia de las malváceas, oriundos de las regiones tropicales y subtropicales tanto del Viejo como del Nuevo Mundo. En su es...

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

algodón vs almidón
71% similar
algodón vs álgido
43% similar

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

Key facts for algodón
PropertyValue
Headwordalgodón
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[alɣ̞oˈð̞õn]
Letters7
Frequency rank#6,030
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “algodón” 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). algodón lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 10 spelling variants around algodón (IPA [alɣ̞oˈð̞õn]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #6,030 among 120,137 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 5 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for algodón, with forms such as "aglodón", "algdoón", and "alggodón". 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 2 confusable-pair relationships, "almidón", "álgido", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is algodón, spelled A-L-G-O-D-Ó-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    (Gossypium spp.) Un género de alrededor de 40 especies de arbustos de la familia de las malváceas, oriundos de las regiones tropicales y subtropicales tanto del Viejo como del Nuevo Mundo. En su estado silvestre, las plantas pueden crecer más de 3 metros.
  2. 2
    Pelusa larga y blanca que envuelve a las semillas de esta planta.
  3. 3
    Esta misma pelusa esterilizada para fines médicos o cosméticos.
  4. 4
    Tejido elaborado hilando estas fibras.
  5. 5
    Ropa hecha con este material.

This word in other languages

cotton(English)coton(Français)Baumwolle(Deutsch)algodão(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aglodón
  • algdoón
  • alggodón
  • algoddón
  • algodnó
  • algodónn
  • algoódn
  • allgodón
  • alogdón
  • lagodón

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

aglodón2algdoón2alggodón1algoddón1algodnó2algodónn1algoódn2allgodón1
Edit distance from "algodón"

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 "algodón"?
"algodón" is spelled A-L-G-O-D-Ó-N. The IPA pronunciation is [alɣ̞oˈð̞õn].
What does "algodón" mean?
As a noun, "algodón" means: (Gossypium spp.) Un género de alrededor de 40 especies de arbustos de la familia de las malváceas, oriundos de las regiones tropicales y subtropicales tanto del Viejo como del Nuevo Mundo. En su es...
What words are commonly confused with "algodón"?
"algodón" is commonly confused with "almidón", "álgido". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "algodón"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "algodón" is [alɣ̞oˈð̞õn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "algodón" come from?
"algodón" 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?
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Using “algodón”

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

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

Same frequency band

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