epicentro

[epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo]

/[epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo]/ noun

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The verdict

“epicentro” has 14 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #18,530. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#18,530
frequency rank, Spanish
101,141
“E” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Punto de la superficie terrestre en el cual un seísmo alcanza su mayor intensidad.

Key facts for epicentro
PropertyValue
Headwordepicentro
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo]
Letters9
Frequency rank#18,530
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “epicentro” 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). epicentro lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around epicentro (IPA [epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #18,530 among 101,141 “E” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for epicentro, with forms such as "eipcentro", "epcientro", and "epiccentro". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is epicentro, spelled E-P-I-C-E-N-T-R-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Punto de la superficie terrestre en el cual un seísmo alcanza su mayor intensidad.
  2. 2
    Lugar o sitio en el cual se focaliza alguna actividad, especialmente referida a las de caracter destructivas o peligrosas.

This word in other languages

epicentre(English)épicentre(Français)epicentro(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • eipcentro
  • epcientro
  • epiccentro
  • epicenntro
  • epicenrto
  • epicentor
  • epicentrro
  • epicenttro
  • epicetnro
  • epicnetro
  • epiecntro
  • episentro
  • eppicentro
  • peicentro

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

eipcentro2epcientro2epiccentro1epicenntro1epicenrto2epicentor2epicentrro1epicenttro1
Edit distance from "epicentro"

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 "epicentro"?
"epicentro" is spelled E-P-I-C-E-N-T-R-O. The IPA pronunciation is [epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo].
What does "epicentro" mean?
As a noun, "epicentro" means: Punto de la superficie terrestre en el cual un seísmo alcanza su mayor intensidad.
What are common misspellings of "epicentro"?
Common misspellings include "eipcentro", "epcientro", "epiccentro", "epicenntro", "epicenrto". The correct spelling is "epicentro".
How do you pronounce "epicentro"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "epicentro" is [epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "epicentro" come from?
"epicentro" is a Spanish word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “epicentro”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is E-P-I-C-E-N-T-R-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [epiˈsẽn̪t̪ɾo] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list