estafeta

[est̪aˈfet̪a]

/[est̪aˈfet̪a]/ noun

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The verdict

“estafeta” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #45,920 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#45,920
frequency rank, Spanish
8
letters
11
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Casa u oficina del correo, donde se entregan las cartas que se envían, y se recogen las que vienen de otros pueblos o países.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

estafeta vs estafa
75% similar

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

Key facts for estafeta
PropertyValue
Headwordestafeta
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[est̪aˈfet̪a]
Letters8
Frequency rank#45,920
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “estafeta” 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). estafeta 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 estafeta is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [est̪aˈfet̪a]. Corpus data places it at rank #45,920 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for estafeta, with forms such as "esatfeta", "esstafeta", and "estaefta". 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, "estafa", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

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 estafeta, spelled E-S-T-A-F-E-T-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Casa u oficina del correo, donde se entregan las cartas que se envían, y se recogen las que vienen de otros pueblos o países.
  2. 2
    Oficina donde se reciben cartas para llevarlas al correo general.
  3. 3
    Correo especial para el servicio diplomático.
  4. 4
    Correo ordinario que iba a caballo de un lugar a otro.
  5. 5
    Postillón que en cada una de las casas de postas aguardaba que llegase otro con el fardillo de despachos, para salir con ellos en seguida y entregarlos al postillón de la casa inmediata.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: esatfeta,esstafeta,estaefta,estafeat,estafetta,estaffeta,estaftea,estfaeta,esttafeta,etsafeta,setafeta

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

esatfeta2esstafeta1estaefta2estafeat2estafetta1estaffeta1estaftea2estfaeta2
Edit distance from "estafeta"

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 "estafeta"?
"estafeta" is spelled E-S-T-A-F-E-T-A. The IPA pronunciation is [est̪aˈfet̪a].
What does "estafeta" mean?
As a noun, "estafeta" means: Casa u oficina del correo, donde se entregan las cartas que se envían, y se recogen las que vienen de otros pueblos o países.
What words are commonly confused with "estafeta"?
"estafeta" is commonly confused with "estafa". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "estafeta"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "estafeta" is [est̪aˈfet̪a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "estafeta" come from?
"estafeta" 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 “estafeta”

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

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