espinudo

[espiˈnuð̞o]

/[espiˈnuð̞o]/ adj

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The verdict

“espinudo” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que tiene púas o espinas.

Key facts for espinudo
PropertyValue
Headwordespinudo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[espiˈnuð̞o]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “espinudo” sits in Spanish frequency

espinudo falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

espinudo is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [espiˈnuð̞o]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

espinudo has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is espinudo, spelled E-S-P-I-N-U-D-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que tiene púas o espinas.
  2. 2
    Que presenta gran dificultad, exige mucho esfuerzo, o involucra peligros.
  3. 3
    Con el cabello hirsuto (disperso y duro, o tan grueso que se parece a las espinas).

Synonyms

espinosoarduodifícilespinosointrincadopeligroso

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "espinudo"?
"espinudo" is spelled E-S-P-I-N-U-D-O. The IPA pronunciation is [espiˈnuð̞o].
What does "espinudo" mean?
As an adjective, "espinudo" means: Que tiene púas o espinas.
How do you pronounce "espinudo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "espinudo" is [espiˈnuð̞o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "espinudo" come from?
"espinudo" 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 “espinudo”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is E-S-P-I-N-U-D-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [espiˈnuð̞o] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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