claridad

[klaɾiˈð̞að̞]

/[klaɾiˈð̞að̞]/ noun

The verdict

“claridad” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #5,701 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,701
frequency rank, Spanish
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
6
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Calidad o cualidad de claro.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

claridad vs cualidad
75% similar
claridad vs calidad
75% similar
claridad vs caridad
88% similar

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

Key facts for claridad
PropertyValue
Headwordclaridad
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[klaɾiˈð̞að̞]
Letters8
Frequency rank#5,701
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs6
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “claridad” 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). claridad 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 claridad is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [klaɾiˈð̞að̞]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,701 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for claridad, with forms such as "calridad", "cclaridad", and "clairdad". 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 6 confusable-pair relationships, "cualidad", "calidad", "caridad", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is claridad, spelled C-L-A-R-I-D-A-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Calidad o cualidad de claro.
  2. 2
    Sensación que provoca la luz alumbrando un sitio, de manera que se note con fulgor lo que hay en este.
  3. 3
    Una de las cuatro virtudes de los cuerpos gloriosos, que consiste en la luz y luminosidad que en sí poseen.
  4. 4
    Frase o palabra con que se dice a alguna persona francamente algo incómoda.

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: calridad,cclaridad,clairdad,clardiad,clariadd,claridadd,claridda,clariddad,clarridad,cllaridad,clraidad,lcaridad

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of claridad - 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.

calridad2cclaridad1clairdad2clardiad2clariadd2claridadd1claridda2clariddad1
Edit distance from "claridad"

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 "claridad"?
"claridad" is spelled C-L-A-R-I-D-A-D. The IPA pronunciation is [klaɾiˈð̞að̞].
What does "claridad" mean?
As a noun, "claridad" means: Calidad o cualidad de claro.
What words are commonly confused with "claridad"?
"claridad" is commonly confused with "cualidad", "calidad", "caridad". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "claridad"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "claridad" is [klaɾiˈð̞að̞]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "claridad" come from?
"claridad" 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 “claridad”

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

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