cotorro

[koˈt̪oro]

/[koˈt̪oro]/ adj

The verdict

“cotorro” 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
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que platica mucho.

Key facts for cotorro
PropertyValue
Headwordcotorro
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[koˈt̪oro]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “cotorro” sits in Spanish frequency

cotorro 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 cotorro is 7 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [koˈt̪oro]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Zero misspellings are on record for cotorro in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. 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.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is cotorro, spelled C-O-T-O-R-R-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que platica mucho.
  2. 2
    Solterón.
  3. 3
    Hermoso, lindo.

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 "cotorro"?
"cotorro" is spelled C-O-T-O-R-R-O. The IPA pronunciation is [koˈt̪oro].
What does "cotorro" mean?
As an adjective, "cotorro" means: Que platica mucho.
How do you pronounce "cotorro"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cotorro" is [koˈt̪oro]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cotorro" come from?
"cotorro" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “cotorro”

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

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