apetecer
[apet̪eˈseɾ]
The verdict
“apetecer” is outside the top-ranked Spanish vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency Spanish
- 8
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Tener apetito o ganas de algo.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | apetecer |
| Language | Spanish |
| Part of speech | Verb |
| IPA | [apet̪eˈseɾ] |
| Letters | 8 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “apetecer” sits in Spanish frequency
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
The Spanish entry for apetecer is 8 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [apet̪eˈseɾ]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.
No misspelling variants are generated for apetecer in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.
No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is apetecer, spelled A-P-E-T-E-C-E-R.
Definition
- 1Tener apetito o ganas de algo.
- 2Resultar algo deseable o gustoso a alguno.
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.
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Using “apetecer”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct Spanish spelling is A-P-E-T-E-C-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as [apet̪eˈseɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
- 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.