algoritmo

[alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo]

/[alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo]/ noun

The verdict

“algoritmo” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #13,835 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#13,835
frequency rank, Spanish
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Conjunto secuencial, definido y finito de reglas cuyo propósito es: resolver un problema, realizar un cálculo, procesar datos, o realizar una actividad.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

algoritmo vs algoritmos
90% similar

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

Key facts for algoritmo
PropertyValue
Headwordalgoritmo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo]
Letters9
Frequency rank#13,835
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “algoritmo” 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). algoritmo 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 algoritmo is 9 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo]. Corpus data places it at rank #13,835 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for algoritmo, with forms such as "agloritmo", "alggoritmo", and "algoirtmo". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "algoritmos", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is algoritmo, spelled A-L-G-O-R-I-T-M-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Conjunto secuencial, definido y finito de reglas cuyo propósito es: resolver un problema, realizar un cálculo, procesar datos, o realizar una actividad.
  2. 2
    Método de notación en las distintas formas del cálculo.

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: agloritmo,alggoritmo,algoirtmo,algorimto,algoritmmo,algoritom,algorittmo,algorritmo,algortimo,algroitmo,allgoritmo,alogritmo,lagoritmo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

agloritmo2alggoritmo1algoirtmo2algorimto2algoritmmo1algoritom2algorittmo1algorritmo1
Edit distance from "algoritmo"

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 "algoritmo"?
"algoritmo" is spelled A-L-G-O-R-I-T-M-O. The IPA pronunciation is [alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo].
What does "algoritmo" mean?
As a noun, "algoritmo" means: Conjunto secuencial, definido y finito de reglas cuyo propósito es: resolver un problema, realizar un cálculo, procesar datos, o realizar una actividad.
What words are commonly confused with "algoritmo"?
"algoritmo" is commonly confused with "algoritmos". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "algoritmo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "algoritmo" is [alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "algoritmo" come from?
"algoritmo" 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 “algoritmo”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is A-L-G-O-R-I-T-M-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [alɣ̞oˈɾit̪mo] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “algoritmos” - see the side-by-side comparison. algoritmo vs algoritmos
  • 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