caligüeva

[kaliˈɣ̞weβ̞a]

/[kaliˈɣ̞weβ̞a]/ noun

The verdict

“caligüeva” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Sensación de modorra, pereza o falta de entusiasmo. Suele ocurrir mayormente al mediodía, inmediatamente después de tomar el almuerzo.

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Index ES-caligueva · caligüeva · Spanish

caligüeva · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "C" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for caligüeva
PropertyValue
Headwordcaligüeva
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kaliˈɣ̞weβ̞a]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “caligüeva” en español

caligüevaqueda fuera de las 100.000 palabras españolas más frecuentes, en la cola larga de vocabulario técnico, arcaico o raro, justo donde más se duda de la ortografía.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

caligüeva is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [kaliˈɣ̞weβ̞a]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Sensación de modorra, pereza o falta de entusiasmo. Suele ocurrir mayormente al mediodía, inmediatamente después de tomar el almuerzo.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for caligüeva, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is caligüeva, spelled C-A-L-I-G-Ü-E-V-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Sensación de modorra, pereza o falta de entusiasmo. Suele ocurrir mayormente al mediodía, inmediatamente después de tomar el almuerzo.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how caligüeva appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Me voy a tomar un café a ver si se me quita esta caligüeva

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "caligüeva"?
"caligüeva" is spelled C-A-L-I-G-Ü-E-V-A. The IPA pronunciation is [kaliˈɣ̞weβ̞a].
What does "caligüeva" mean?
As a noun, "caligüeva" means: Sensación de modorra, pereza o falta de entusiasmo. Suele ocurrir mayormente al mediodía, inmediatamente después de tomar el almuerzo.
How do you pronounce "caligüeva"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "caligüeva" is [kaliˈɣ̞weβ̞a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "caligüeva" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list