clepsidra

[klepˈsið̞ɾa]

/[klepˈsið̞ɾa]/ noun

The verdict

“clepsidra” 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) - Reloj de agua, especialmente el que se usaba en la Edad Antigua.

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Index ES-clepsidra · clepsidra · Spanish

clepsidra · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 clepsidra
PropertyValue
Headwordclepsidra
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[klepˈsið̞ɾa]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “clepsidra” en español

clepsidraqueda 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

clepsidra is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [klepˈsið̞ɾa]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Reloj de agua, especialmente el que se usaba en la Edad Antigua.".

No generated misspelling entries exist for clepsidra in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, 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, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Spanish form is clepsidra, spelled C-L-E-P-S-I-D-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Reloj de agua, especialmente el que se usaba en la Edad Antigua.

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 "clepsidra"?
"clepsidra" is spelled C-L-E-P-S-I-D-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [klepˈsið̞ɾa].
What does "clepsidra" mean?
As a noun, "clepsidra" means: Reloj de agua, especialmente el que se usaba en la Edad Antigua.
How do you pronounce "clepsidra"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "clepsidra" is [klepˈsið̞ɾa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "clepsidra" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list