contraste

[kõn̪ˈt̪ɾast̪e]

/[kõn̪ˈt̪ɾast̪e]/ noun

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The verdict

“contraste” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #5,480 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,480
frequency rank, Spanish
9
letters
14
tracked misspellings
10
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Comprobación de la veracidad o exactitud de algo.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

contraste vs contrato
78% similar
contraste vs contrata
78% similar
contraste vs contraten
78% similar

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

Key facts for contraste
PropertyValue
Headwordcontraste
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kõn̪ˈt̪ɾast̪e]
Letters9
Frequency rank#5,480
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs10
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “contraste” 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). contraste 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 contraste is 9 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [kõn̪ˈt̪ɾast̪e]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,480 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for contraste, with forms such as "ccontraste", "cnotraste", and "conntraste". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 10 confusable-pair relationships, "contrato", "contrata", "contraten", 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 pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is contraste, spelled C-O-N-T-R-A-S-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Comprobación de la veracidad o exactitud de algo.
  2. 2
    Diferencia o divergencia importante entre dos personas, cosas o ideas.
  3. 3
    Sustancia que se introduce en el cuerpo para inspeccionar zonas que de otro modo no serían visibles. contraste de bario.
  4. 4
    Persona que se dedica a contrastar o comprobar las pesas y medidas de monedas y otros objetos valiosos.
  5. 5
    Oficina donde se realiza esta actividad.
  6. 6
    Diferencia de iluminación, brillo o matiz entre dos colores que los hacen más o menos distinguibles.
  7. 7
    Grado de esta diferencia.

This word in other languages

contrast(English)contraste(Français)Kontrast(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccontraste,cnotraste,conntraste,conrtaste,contarste,contraset,contrasste,contrastte,contratse,contrraste,contrsate,conttraste,cotnraste,ocntraste

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ccontraste1cnotraste2conntraste1conrtaste2contarste2contraset2contrasste1contrastte1
Edit distance from "contraste"

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 "contraste"?
"contraste" is spelled C-O-N-T-R-A-S-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [kõn̪ˈt̪ɾast̪e].
What does "contraste" mean?
As a noun, "contraste" means: Comprobación de la veracidad o exactitud de algo.
What words are commonly confused with "contraste"?
"contraste" is commonly confused with "contrato", "contrata", "contraten". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "contraste"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "contraste" is [kõn̪ˈt̪ɾast̪e]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "contraste" come from?
"contraste" 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 “contraste”

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

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