cilindro

[siˈlĩn̪d̪ɾo]

/[siˈlĩn̪d̪ɾo]/ noun

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The verdict

“cilindro” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #16,534 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#16,534
frequency rank, Spanish
8
letters
13
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Figura geométrica que consiste en dos bases redondas de igual radio, unidas entre sí por aristas rectas.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

cilindro vs cilindros
89% similar
cilindro vs cilantro
75% similar
cilindro vs cilíndrico
70% similar

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

Key facts for cilindro
PropertyValue
Headwordcilindro
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[siˈlĩn̪d̪ɾo]
Letters8
Frequency rank#16,534
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “cilindro” 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). cilindro 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 cilindro is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [siˈlĩn̪d̪ɾo]. Corpus data places it at rank #16,534 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 12 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for cilindro, with forms such as "ccilindro", "ciilndro", and "cilidnro". 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 3 confusable-pair relationships, "cilindros", "cilantro", "cilíndrico", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is cilindro, spelled C-I-L-I-N-D-R-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Figura geométrica que consiste en dos bases redondas de igual radio, unidas entre sí por aristas rectas.
  2. 2
    Pieza de la máquina que, girando sobre el molde, o sobre el papel si ella tiene los moldes, hace la impresión.
  3. 3
    Pieza que por su movimiento de rotación bate y toma la tinta con que los rodillos han de bañar el molde.
  4. 4
    Tubo en el que se mueve el émbolo de una máquina.
  5. 5
    Tambor de la máquina del reloj, sobre el cual se enrosca la cuerda.
  6. 6
    Recipiente metálico hermético que contiene fluidos volátiles.
  7. 7
    Apisonadora.
  8. 8
    Organillo.
  9. 9
    Herramienta usada para descerezar las semillas de café.
  10. 10
    En las cocinas, protectores de calor metálicos que están debajo del fuego.
  11. 11
    Revólver.
  12. 12
    Cigarrillo.

This word in other languages

cylinder(English)cilindro(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccilindro,ciilndro,cilidnro,cilinddro,cilindor,cilindrro,cilinndro,cilinrdo,cillindro,cilnidro,cliindro,iclindro,silindro

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of cilindro - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ccilindro1ciilndro2cilidnro2cilinddro1cilindor2cilindrro1cilinndro1cilinrdo2
Edit distance from "cilindro"

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 "cilindro"?
"cilindro" is spelled C-I-L-I-N-D-R-O. The IPA pronunciation is [siˈlĩn̪d̪ɾo].
What does "cilindro" mean?
As a noun, "cilindro" means: Figura geométrica que consiste en dos bases redondas de igual radio, unidas entre sí por aristas rectas.
What words are commonly confused with "cilindro"?
"cilindro" is commonly confused with "cilindros", "cilantro", "cilíndrico". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "cilindro"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cilindro" is [siˈlĩn̪d̪ɾo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cilindro" come from?
"cilindro" 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 “cilindro”

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

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