cambuche

[kãmˈbut͡ʃe]

/[kãmˈbut͡ʃe]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Vivienda precaria construida con material rústico o de desecho.

Key facts for cambuche
PropertyValue
Headwordcambuche
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kãmˈbut͡ʃe]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “cambuche” sits in Spanish frequency

cambuche falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Rare enough to double-check

cambuche is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [kãmˈbut͡ʃe]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for cambuche, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is cambuche, spelled C-A-M-B-U-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Vivienda precaria construida con material rústico o de desecho.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, tienda de campaña construida con material rústico o de desecho.
  3. 3
    Habitación muy pequeña.
  4. 4
    Mueble para descansar al dormir.

Synonyms

chozajacalranchocamacatrelechoyacija

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 "cambuche"?
"cambuche" is spelled C-A-M-B-U-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is [kãmˈbut͡ʃe].
What does "cambuche" mean?
As a noun, "cambuche" means: Vivienda precaria construida con material rústico o de desecho.
How do you pronounce "cambuche"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cambuche" is [kãmˈbut͡ʃe]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cambuche" come from?
"cambuche" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “cambuche”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-A-M-B-U-C-H-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kãmˈbut͡ʃe] (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.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list