filatélico

[filaˈt̪eliko]

/[filaˈt̪eliko]/ adj

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Relativo a los sellos de correo o a la filatelia.

Key facts for filatélico
PropertyValue
Headwordfilatélico
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[filaˈt̪eliko]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “filatélico” sits in Spanish frequency

filatélico 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

filatélico is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [filaˈt̪eliko]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Relativo a los sellos de correo o a la filatelia.".

No generated misspelling entries exist for filatélico in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is filatélico, spelled F-I-L-A-T-É-L-I-C-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Relativo a los sellos de correo o a la filatelia.

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 "filatélico"?
"filatélico" is spelled F-I-L-A-T-É-L-I-C-O. The IPA pronunciation is [filaˈt̪eliko].
What does "filatélico" mean?
As an adjective, "filatélico" means: Relativo a los sellos de correo o a la filatelia.
How do you pronounce "filatélico"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "filatélico" is [filaˈt̪eliko]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "filatélico" come from?
"filatélico" 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 “filatélico”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is F-I-L-A-T-É-L-I-C-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [filaˈt̪eliko] (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