desconfianza

[d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa]

/[d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa]/ noun

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The verdict

“desconfianza” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #8,369 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#8,369
frequency rank, Spanish
12
letters
18
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Falta de esperanza que se tiene de alguien o algo.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

desconfianza vs desconfiada
83% similar

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

Key facts for desconfianza
PropertyValue
Headworddesconfianza
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa]
Letters12
Frequency rank#8,369
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “desconfianza” 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). desconfianza 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 desconfianza is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa]. Corpus data places it at rank #8,369 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for desconfianza, with forms such as "ddesconfianza", "decsonfianza", and "descconfianza". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "desconfiada", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is desconfianza, spelled D-E-S-C-O-N-F-I-A-N-Z-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Falta de esperanza que se tiene de alguien o algo.
  2. 2
    Falta de seguridad en sí mismo.
  3. 3
    Falta de ánimo, aliento, vigor para obrar.
  4. 4
    Falta de familiaridad (en el trato).
  5. 5
    Sin reserva ni intimidad.
  6. 6
    Precaución extrema, incluso en situaciones aparentemente seguras.
  7. 7
    Temor, a veces irracional.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ddesconfianza,decsonfianza,descconfianza,descnofianza,descofnianza,desconfainza,desconffianza,desconfianaz,desconfiannza,desconfianzza,desconfiazna,desconfinaza,desconifanza,desconnfianza,desocnfianza,dessconfianza,dseconfianza,edsconfianza

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of desconfianza - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ddesconfianza1decsonfianza2descconfianza1descnofianza2descofnianza2desconfainza2desconffianza1desconfianaz2
Edit distance from "desconfianza"

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 "desconfianza"?
"desconfianza" is spelled D-E-S-C-O-N-F-I-A-N-Z-A. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa].
What does "desconfianza" mean?
As a noun, "desconfianza" means: Falta de esperanza que se tiene de alguien o algo.
What words are commonly confused with "desconfianza"?
"desconfianza" is commonly confused with "desconfiada". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "desconfianza"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "desconfianza" is [d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "desconfianza" come from?
"desconfianza" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “desconfianza”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is D-E-S-C-O-N-F-I-A-N-Z-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [d̪eskõɱˈfjãnsa] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “desconfiada” - see the side-by-side comparison. desconfianza vs desconfiada
  • 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