fichar

[fiˈt͡ʃaɾ]

/[fiˈt͡ʃaɾ]/ verb

The verdict

“fichar” has 9 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #21,338. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#21,338
frequency rank, Spanish
18,759
“F” headwords
9
tracked misspellings
12
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Observar con atención.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

fichar vs fijar
67% similar
fichar vs firmar
67% similar
fichar vs fichas
83% similar

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

Key facts for fichar
PropertyValue
Headwordfichar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[fiˈt͡ʃaɾ]
Letters6
Frequency rank#21,338
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs12
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “fichar” 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). fichar 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 9 spelling variants around fichar (IPA [fiˈt͡ʃaɾ]), averb. Corpus frequency is #21,338 among 18,759 “F” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for fichar, with forms such as "fcihar", "ffichar", and "ficahr". 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 12 confusable-pair relationships, "fijar", "firmar", "fichas", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is fichar, spelled F-I-C-H-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Observar con atención.
  2. 2
    Hacerse idea cabal de alguna cosa.
  3. 3
    Observar a alguno con intención lasciva.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • fcihar
  • ffichar
  • ficahr
  • ficchar
  • ficharr
  • fichhar
  • fichra
  • fihcar
  • ifchar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of fichar - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

fcihar2ffichar1ficahr2ficchar1ficharr1fichhar1fichra2fihcar2
Edit distance from "fichar"

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 "fichar"?
"fichar" is spelled F-I-C-H-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [fiˈt͡ʃaɾ].
What does "fichar" mean?
As a verb, "fichar" means: Observar con atención.
What words are commonly confused with "fichar"?
"fichar" is commonly confused with "fijar", "firmar", "fichas". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "fichar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "fichar" is [fiˈt͡ʃaɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "fichar" come from?
"fichar" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “fichar”

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

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