deshonra

[d̪esˈõnra]

/[d̪esˈõnra]/ noun

The verdict

“deshonra” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #27,187 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#27,187
frequency rank, Spanish
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Pérdida o disminución de la dignidad, la estima y la respetabilidad de una persona o de una cosa.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

deshonra vs desmonta
75% similar

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

Key facts for deshonra
PropertyValue
Headworddeshonra
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[d̪esˈõnra]
Letters8
Frequency rank#27,187
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “deshonra” 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). deshonra 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 deshonra is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [d̪esˈõnra]. Corpus data places it at rank #27,187 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for deshonra, with forms such as "ddeshonra", "dehsonra", and "deshhonra". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "desmonta", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is deshonra, spelled D-E-S-H-O-N-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pérdida o disminución de la dignidad, la estima y la respetabilidad de una persona o de una cosa.
  2. 2
    Cosa que quita o mengua la dignidad, la estima y el respeto de alguien o algo.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ddeshonra,dehsonra,deshhonra,deshnora,deshonar,deshonnra,deshonrra,deshorna,desohnra,desshonra,dsehonra,edshonra

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ddeshonra1dehsonra2deshhonra1deshnora2deshonar2deshonnra1deshonrra1deshorna2
Edit distance from "deshonra"

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 "deshonra"?
"deshonra" is spelled D-E-S-H-O-N-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪esˈõnra].
What does "deshonra" mean?
As a noun, "deshonra" means: Pérdida o disminución de la dignidad, la estima y la respetabilidad de una persona o de una cosa.
What words are commonly confused with "deshonra"?
"deshonra" is commonly confused with "desmonta". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "deshonra"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "deshonra" is [d̪esˈõnra]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "deshonra" come from?
"deshonra" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “deshonra”

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

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