coquito

[koˈkit̪o]

/[koˈkit̪o]/ noun

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The verdict

“coquito” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Diminutivo de coco₁ (nuez de la Cocos nucifera).

Key facts for coquito
PropertyValue
Headwordcoquito
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[koˈkit̪o]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “coquito” sits in Spanish frequency

coquito falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

coquito is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [koˈkit̪o]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 7 senses are on record.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for coquito, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable Spanish rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is coquito, spelled C-O-Q-U-I-T-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Diminutivo de coco₁ (nuez de la Cocos nucifera).
  2. 2
    Fruto o nuez de la palma chilena (Jubaea spectabilis), de color amarillo cuando está maduro, que puede alcanzar unos 5 cm de diámetro.
  3. 3
    (Cyperus rotundus) Planta herbácea perenne que alcanza unos 50 cm de altura, de tallo triangular, hojas finas, y pequeñas flores rojizas.
  4. 4
    Licor puertorriqueño hecho básicamente de crema de coco, ron blanco, leche evaporada, leche condensada, canela y vainilla. Puede tener hasta 55% de contenido alcohólico. Se consume mayormente en la época navideña.
  5. 5
    Dulce pequeño preparado con coco₁ rallado, en diversas presentaciones según el país y la región.
  6. 6
    Tipo de tela blanca con flores, empleada para la confección de polleras.
  7. 7
    Coscorrón, golpe en la cabeza con los nudillos.^([cita requerida])

Synonyms

coyolillo

This word in other languages

eggnog(English)

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 "coquito"?
"coquito" is spelled C-O-Q-U-I-T-O. The IPA pronunciation is [koˈkit̪o].
What does "coquito" mean?
As a noun, "coquito" means: Diminutivo de coco₁ (nuez de la Cocos nucifera).
How do you pronounce "coquito"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "coquito" is [koˈkit̪o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "coquito" come from?
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Using “coquito”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-O-Q-U-I-T-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [koˈkit̪o] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • 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