figura

[fiˈɣ̞uɾa]

/[fiˈɣ̞uɾa]/ noun

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The verdict

“figura” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #1,481 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#1,481
frequency rank, Spanish
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
14
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Forma exterior característica de un cuerpo, que la distingue de otro.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

figura vs futura
67% similar
figura vs filtra
67% similar
figura vs fisura
83% similar

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

Key facts for figura
PropertyValue
Headwordfigura
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[fiˈɣ̞uɾa]
Letters6
Frequency rank#1,481
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs14
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “figura” 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). figura 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 figura is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [fiˈɣ̞uɾa]. Corpus data places it at rank #1,481 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 24 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for figura, with forms such as "ffigura", "fgiura", and "figgura". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 14 confusable-pair relationships, "futura", "filtra", "fisura", 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 any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is figura, spelled F-I-G-U-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Forma exterior característica de un cuerpo, que la distingue de otro.
  2. 2
    Configuración particular a cada individuo de la parte anterior de la cabeza.
  3. 3
    Aspecto global que presenta el cuerpo de las personas.
  4. 4
    Cosa material o inmaterial que trae a la imaginación o recuerda a algo o a alguien.
  5. 5
    Representación artística o técnica en dibujo, pintura o escultura, de un cuerpo animal o de persona.
  6. 6
    Representación técnica en dibujo, de un concepto matemático u otro.
  7. 7
    Cosa material o inmaterial que representa un concepto.
  8. 8
    Actor o personaje representado en una obra teatral.
  9. 9
    Representación pictórica impresa.
  10. 10
    Persona destacada.
  11. 11
    Naipe que lleva una imagen que simboliza un personaje.
  12. 12
    En algunos juegos de cartas, el naipe que simboliza el número uno o as.
  13. 13
    Expresión o contorsión voluntaria o no del rostro con la que se expresa algún sentimiento, sensación o idea.
  14. 14
    Actitud o pose del cuerpo del bailarín en cierto momento de su interpretación.
  15. 15
    Forma visual que produce un conjunto de bailarines en el curso de su actuación, o de grupos de personas en otros ámbitos, como las barras deportivas en los estadios.
  16. 16
    Pieza del juego del ajedrez y de otros juegos.
  17. 17
    Cada uno de los símbolos que se usan para las notas y silencios.
  18. 18
    El espacio encerrado entre las líneas o los planos.
  19. 19
    Objeto representado por líneas.
  20. 20
    Teorema o problema matemático representado gráficamente.
  21. 21
    Construcción gramatical que rompe con las formas habituales con fines estéticos.
  22. 22
    Estrategia, recurso, giro o forma que se aplica al lenguaje, sea a nivel de pensamiento, de pronunciación o de significado, para producir cierto efecto expresivo.
  23. 23
    Persona que se da aires de importancia y que se hace notar, sin tener gran mérito.
  24. 24
    Persona a quien no se conoce muy bien o con quien no se tiene una relación muy cercana.^([cita requerida]).

Synonyms

aparienciaformasiluetacararostroefigieimagenrepresentaciónsímboloimagenrepresentaciónsímboloestampailustraciónastrocelebridadestrellapersonajegestomuecatrebejofigura retóricafigurón

This word in other languages

shape(English)figure(Français)Gestalt(Deutsch)figura(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ffigura,fgiura,figgura,figrua,figuar,figurra,fiugra,ifgura

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of figura - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ffigura1fgiura2figgura1figrua2figuar2figurra1fiugra2ifgura2
Edit distance from "figura"

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 "figura"?
"figura" is spelled F-I-G-U-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [fiˈɣ̞uɾa].
What does "figura" mean?
As a noun, "figura" means: Forma exterior característica de un cuerpo, que la distingue de otro.
What words are commonly confused with "figura"?
"figura" is commonly confused with "futura", "filtra", "fisura". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "figura"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "figura" is [fiˈɣ̞uɾa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "figura" come from?
"figura" 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 “figura”

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

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