espliego

[esˈpljeɣ̞o]

/[esˈpljeɣ̞o]/ noun

The verdict

“espliego” is outside the top-ranked Spanish vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - (Lavandula spp). Planta labiada de flores azules que se utiliza en perfumería.

Key facts for espliego
PropertyValue
Headwordespliego
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[esˈpljeɣ̞o]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “espliego” sits in Spanish frequency

espliego 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for espliego is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [esˈpljeɣ̞o]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

espliego doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is espliego, spelled E-S-P-L-I-E-G-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    (Lavandula spp). Planta labiada de flores azules que se utiliza en perfumería.
  2. 2
    Semilla del espliego(1).

Synonyms

This word in other languages

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 "espliego"?
"espliego" is spelled E-S-P-L-I-E-G-O. The IPA pronunciation is [esˈpljeɣ̞o].
What does "espliego" mean?
As a noun, "espliego" means: (Lavandula spp). Planta labiada de flores azules que se utiliza en perfumería.
How do you pronounce "espliego"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "espliego" is [esˈpljeɣ̞o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "espliego" come from?
"espliego" 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 “espliego”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is E-S-P-L-I-E-G-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [esˈpljeɣ̞o] (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
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