antígeno

[ãn̪ˈt̪ixeno]

/[ãn̪ˈt̪ixeno]/ noun

The verdict

“antígeno” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #43,974 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#43,974
frequency rank, Spanish
8
letters
11
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Molécula, o estructura molecular, que provoca una respuesta inmunitaria con la activación de los linfocitos T y formación de anticuerpos.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

antígeno vs antiguo
63% similar
antígeno vs antígenos
89% similar

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

Key facts for antígeno
PropertyValue
Headwordantígeno
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ãn̪ˈt̪ixeno]
Letters8
Frequency rank#43,974
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “antígeno” 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). antígeno 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 antígeno is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ãn̪ˈt̪ixeno]. Corpus data places it at rank #43,974 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 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for antígeno, with forms such as "anntígeno", "antgíeno", and "anttígeno". 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 2 confusable-pair relationships, "antiguo", "antígenos", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is antígeno, spelled A-N-T-Í-G-E-N-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Molécula, o estructura molecular, que provoca una respuesta inmunitaria con la activación de los linfocitos T y formación de anticuerpos.
  2. 2
    Cualquier substancia capaz de provocar una respuesta inmunitaria.

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: anntígeno,antgíeno,anttígeno,antíegno,antígenno,antígeon,antíggeno,antígneo,anítgeno,atnígeno,natígeno

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

anntígeno1antgíeno2anttígeno1antíegno2antígenno1antígeon2antíggeno1antígneo2
Edit distance from "antígeno"

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 "antígeno"?
"antígeno" is spelled A-N-T-Í-G-E-N-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ãn̪ˈt̪ixeno].
What does "antígeno" mean?
As a noun, "antígeno" means: Molécula, o estructura molecular, que provoca una respuesta inmunitaria con la activación de los linfocitos T y formación de anticuerpos.
What words are commonly confused with "antígeno"?
"antígeno" is commonly confused with "antiguo", "antígenos". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "antígeno"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "antígeno" is [ãn̪ˈt̪ixeno]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "antígeno" come from?
"antígeno" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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 “antígeno”

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

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