correlativo

[korelaˈt̪iβ̞o]

/[korelaˈt̪iβ̞o]/ adj

The verdict

“correlativo” is outside the top-ranked Spanish vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que tiene con otro u otros una relación de sucesión inmediata, correspondencia o influencia recíproca, de tal modo que los evoca en una serie lógica.

Key facts for correlativo
PropertyValue
Headwordcorrelativo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[korelaˈt̪iβ̞o]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “correlativo” sits in Spanish frequency

correlativo 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for correlativo is 11 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [korelaˈt̪iβ̞o]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for correlativo in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is correlativo, spelled C-O-R-R-E-L-A-T-I-V-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que tiene con otro u otros una relación de sucesión inmediata, correspondencia o influencia recíproca, de tal modo que los evoca en una serie lógica.
  2. 2
    Dicho de una materia: que es necesario tenerla aprobada para poder cursar otra.

This word in other languages

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 "correlativo"?
"correlativo" is spelled C-O-R-R-E-L-A-T-I-V-O. The IPA pronunciation is [korelaˈt̪iβ̞o].
What does "correlativo" mean?
As an adjective, "correlativo" means: Que tiene con otro u otros una relación de sucesión inmediata, correspondencia o influencia recíproca, de tal modo que los evoca en una serie lógica.
How do you pronounce "correlativo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "correlativo" is [korelaˈt̪iβ̞o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "correlativo" come from?
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Using “correlativo”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-O-R-R-E-L-A-T-I-V-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [korelaˈt̪iβ̞o] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list