derrame

[d̪eˈrame]

/[d̪eˈrame]/ noun

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The verdict

“derrame” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #13,667 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#13,667
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
8
tracked misspellings
4
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Acción o efecto de derramar o de derramarse.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

derrame vs derrite
71% similar
derrame vs derrama
86% similar
derrame vs deprime
71% similar

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

Key facts for derrame
PropertyValue
Headwordderrame
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[d̪eˈrame]
Letters7
Frequency rank#13,667
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs4
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “derrame” 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). derrame 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 derrame is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [d̪eˈrame]. Corpus data places it at rank #13,667 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 11 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for derrame, with forms such as "dderrame", "derame", and "derarme". 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. It also participates in 4 confusable-pair relationships, "derrite", "derrama", "deprime", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is derrame, spelled D-E-R-R-A-M-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Acción o efecto de derramar o de derramarse.
  2. 2
    Liquído que se pierdo o desperdicia al momento de manipularlo o cuando se rompe su contenedor.
  3. 3
    Sesgo o corte oblicuo que se forma en los muros para que las puertas y ventanas abran más sus hojas o para que entre más luz.
  4. 4
    Declive de la tierra por el cual corre o puede correr el agua.
  5. 5
    Subdivisión de una cañada o valle en salidas más angostas.
  6. 6
    Corriente de aire que se escapa por las relingas de una vela hinchada por el viento..
  7. 7
    Plano inferior de las cañoneras, aspilleras y troneras.
  8. 8
    Acumulación anormal de líquidos o gases en una cavidad natural o accidental.
  9. 9
    Salida al exterior de un líquido normal o patológico.
  10. 10
    Aguas que por la fuerza de gravedad se vierten de un terreno a otro más bajo.
  11. 11
    Porción de líquido o semilla que se desperdicia al tiempo de medirlos.

Synonyms

derramamiento

This word in other languages

spill(English)déversement(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: dderrame,derame,derarme,derraem,derramme,derrmae,drerame,edrrame

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

dderrame1derame1derarme2derraem2derramme1derrmae2drerame2edrrame2
Edit distance from "derrame"

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 "derrame"?
"derrame" is spelled D-E-R-R-A-M-E. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪eˈrame].
What does "derrame" mean?
As a noun, "derrame" means: Acción o efecto de derramar o de derramarse.
What words are commonly confused with "derrame"?
"derrame" is commonly confused with "derrite", "derrama", "deprime". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "derrame"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "derrame" is [d̪eˈrame]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "derrame" come from?
"derrame" 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 “derrame”

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

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