delincuencia

[d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja]

/[d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja]/ noun

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The verdict

“delincuencia” has 18 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #6,509. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#6,509
frequency rank, Spanish
90,663
“D” headwords
18
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Mala conducta.

Key facts for delincuencia
PropertyValue
Headworddelincuencia
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja]
Letters12
Frequency rank#6,509
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “delincuencia” 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). delincuencia lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 18 spelling variants around delincuencia (IPA [d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #6,509 among 90,663 “D” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for delincuencia, with forms such as "ddelincuencia", "deilncuencia", and "delicnuencia". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. 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 documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is delincuencia, spelled D-E-L-I-N-C-U-E-N-C-I-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mala conducta.
  2. 2
    Una ofensa criminal.
  3. 3
    Conjunto de actos criminales.
  4. 4
    Conjunto de delincuentes referidos como un todo.

This word in other languages

delinquency(English)délinquance(Français)Kriminalität(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ddelincuencia
  • deilncuencia
  • delicnuencia
  • delinccuencia
  • delinceuncia
  • delincuecnia
  • delincuencai
  • delincuenccia
  • delincuenica
  • delincuenncia
  • delincuensia
  • delincunecia
  • delinncuencia
  • delinucencia
  • dellincuencia
  • delnicuencia
  • dleincuencia
  • edlincuencia

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of delincuencia - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ddelincuencia1deilncuencia2delicnuencia2delinccuencia1delinceuncia2delincuecnia2delincuencai2delincuenccia1
Edit distance from "delincuencia"

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 "delincuencia"?
"delincuencia" is spelled D-E-L-I-N-C-U-E-N-C-I-A. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja].
What does "delincuencia" mean?
As a noun, "delincuencia" means: Mala conducta.
What are common misspellings of "delincuencia"?
Common misspellings include "ddelincuencia", "deilncuencia", "delicnuencia", "delinccuencia", "delinceuncia". The correct spelling is "delincuencia".
How do you pronounce "delincuencia"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "delincuencia" is [d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "delincuencia" come from?
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Using “delincuencia”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is D-E-L-I-N-C-U-E-N-C-I-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [d̪elĩŋˈkwẽnsja] (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

Same frequency band

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