corte

[ˈkoɾt̪e]

/[ˈkoɾt̪e]/ noun

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The verdict

“corte” is in the everyday core of Spanish, ranked #803 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#803
frequency rank, Spanish
5
letters
7
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Acción de cortar o de cortarse.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

corte vs cree
60% similar
corte vs Cota
40% similar
corte vs cure
60% similar

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

Key facts for corte
PropertyValue
Headwordcorte
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkoɾt̪e]
Letters5
Frequency rank#803
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “corte” 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). corte 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 corte is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkoɾt̪e]. Corpus data places it at rank #803 in overall Spanish word frequency, putting it firmly in the everyday core of the language. Wiktionary records 25 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for corte, with forms such as "ccorte", "coret", and "corrte". 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 20 confusable-pair relationships, "cree", "Cota", "cure", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is corte, spelled C-O-R-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Acción de cortar o de cortarse.
  2. 2
    Resultado de cortar o de cortarse.
  3. 3
    Parte filosa de un instrumento.
  4. 4
    Traza o herida dejada por un instrumento cortante.
  5. 5
    Línea por donde se corta algo.
  6. 6
    Pedazo de tela para ser trabajado, generalmente de forma rectangular.
  7. 7
    Trabajo efectuado por el sastre, que consiste en cortar diversas piezas de tela para fabricar una prenda de vestir.
  8. 8
    Dicho de una prenda de vestir, calidad de su hechura.
  9. 9
    En el ejército, oficina en donde se hace la ropa de la tropa.
  10. 10
    Bloqueo o interrupción de una vía.
  11. 11
    Bloqueo o interrupción del paso de ciertos elementos o suministros.
  12. 12
    Bloqueo o interrupción de un proceso o acción.
  13. 13
    En los juegos de cartas, lugar en el que se separa el mazo en dos partes.
  14. 14
    Hablando de una corriente política, religiosa o de opinión, característica que mejor la define.
  15. 15
    En radio y televisión, parte breve de una entrevista, dada a título informativo e ilustrativo.
  16. 16
    Rectángulo de helado servido entre dos galletas.
  17. 17
    Conjunto de entradas que se regalan, que se dan como invitación en las inauguraciones de las obras de teatro.
  18. 18
    Cada uno de los cantos de un libro.
  19. 19
    En algunos deportes, número mínimo de aciertos o logros que debe conseguir el deportista para permanecer en la competición.
  20. 20
    En la presentación de planos y figuras geométricas, dibujo que representa una vista del objeto como si hubiera sido cortado en cierto ángulo.
  21. 21
    En la resolución de desavenencias y disputas, decisión para poner de acuerdo a las partes.
  22. 22
    Trabajo menor o servicio, que recibe una remuneración.
  23. 23
    Acción de cortar la caña de azúcar o podar arbustos, árboles.
  24. 24
    En el tango, ciertas figuras de ese baile.
  25. 25
    Timidez que impide o dificulta hacer algo.

Synonyms

filoheridatajocuñasección

This word in other languages

cut(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccorte,coret,corrte,cortte,cotre,crote,ocrte

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of corte - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ccorte1coret2corrte1cortte1cotre2crote2ocrte2
Edit distance from "corte"

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 "corte"?
"corte" is spelled C-O-R-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkoɾt̪e].
What does "corte" mean?
As a noun, "corte" means: Acción de cortar o de cortarse.
What words are commonly confused with "corte"?
"corte" is commonly confused with "cree", "Cota", "cure". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "corte"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "corte" is [ˈkoɾt̪e]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "corte" come from?
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Using “corte”

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

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