cepo

[ˈsepo]

/[ˈsepo]/ noun

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The verdict

“cepo” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #36,972 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#36,972
frequency rank, Spanish
4
letters
6
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Madero grande, con agujeros calados para el cuello y manos, que se usaba para inmovilizar a los reos como parte de su castigo

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

cepo vs co
50% similar
cepo vs cup
50% similar
cepo vs cho
50% similar

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

Key facts for cepo
PropertyValue
Headwordcepo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈsepo]
Letters4
Frequency rank#36,972
Misspellings tracked6
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “cepo” 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). cepo 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 cepo is 4 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈsepo]. Corpus data places it at rank #36,972 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 6 likely wrong-spelling variants for cepo, with forms such as "ccepo", "ceop", and "ceppo". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "co", "cup", "cho", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is cepo, spelled C-E-P-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Madero grande, con agujeros calados para el cuello y manos, que se usaba para inmovilizar a los reos como parte de su castigo
  2. 2
    Trampa para animales formada por dos o más piezas que se cierran al contacto, atrapando a la presa
  3. 3
    Instrumento para atrapar la rueda de un vehículo, impidiendo su marcha
  4. 4
    Instrumento para fijar una pieza de artillería al vehículo que la transporta
  5. 5
    Instrumento formado por dos maderos largos y delgados, que se emplea para sujetar periódicos o revistas en sitios de lectura pública
  6. 6
    Arancel que se cobra para limitar el acceso a divisas extranjeras y regular las transacciones de cambio de moneda. Usualmente implementado en tiempos de crisis con el fin de proteger las reservas monetarias.

This word in other languages

pillory(English)Pranger(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccepo,ceop,ceppo,cpeo,ecpo,sepo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of cepo - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ccepo1ceop2ceppo1cpeo2ecpo2sepo1
Edit distance from "cepo"

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 "cepo"?
"cepo" is spelled C-E-P-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈsepo].
What does "cepo" mean?
As a noun, "cepo" means: Madero grande, con agujeros calados para el cuello y manos, que se usaba para inmovilizar a los reos como parte de su castigo
What words are commonly confused with "cepo"?
"cepo" is commonly confused with "co", "cup", "cho". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "cepo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cepo" is [ˈsepo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cepo" come from?
"cepo" 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 “cepo”

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

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