filtro

[ˈfil̪t̪ɾo]

/[ˈfil̪t̪ɾo]/ noun

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The verdict

“filtro” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #6,529 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#6,529
frequency rank, Spanish
6
letters
9
tracked misspellings
11
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Membrana a través de lo cual se hace pasar cualquier líquido que se pretende separarlo de sus partículas de impurezas.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

filtro vs Fito
50% similar
filtro vs filtros
86% similar
filtro vs filo
67% similar

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

Key facts for filtro
PropertyValue
Headwordfiltro
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfil̪t̪ɾo]
Letters6
Frequency rank#6,529
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs11
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “filtro” 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). filtro 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 filtro is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfil̪t̪ɾo]. Corpus data places it at rank #6,529 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 9 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for filtro, with forms such as "ffiltro", "filltro", and "filrto". 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 11 confusable-pair relationships, "Fito", "filtros", "filo", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is filtro, spelled F-I-L-T-R-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Membrana a través de lo cual se hace pasar cualquier líquido que se pretende separarlo de sus partículas de impurezas.
  2. 2
    Cualquier componente o elemento que reciba determinadas entradas y deje pasar algunas de ellas, y rechaze a otras en función de un determinado criterio.
  3. 3
    Circuito electrónico que deja pasar determinados armónicos o frecuencias de una señal mientras que elimina o atenúa otras.
  4. 4
    Aparato que filtra determinados gases a la vez que deja pasar otros, en función de la sustancia a la que pertenezcan.
  5. 5
    Materia muy difícil, que muy pocos alumnos logran aprobarla.
  6. 6
    Programa que permite filtrar determinadas componentes espectrales, y en algunos casos aplicar efectos adicionales, sobre una imagen para embellecerla.
  7. 7
    Manantial de agua dulce en la costa del mar y a veces hasta en parajes bañados por el mar.
  8. 8
    La carne de cerdo con la que se prepara el chicharrón.
  9. 9
    Persona muy inteligente.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ffiltro,filltro,filrto,filtor,filtrro,filttro,fitlro,flitro,ifltro

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of filtro - 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.

ffiltro1filltro1filrto2filtor2filtrro1filttro1fitlro2flitro2
Edit distance from "filtro"

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 "filtro"?
"filtro" is spelled F-I-L-T-R-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfil̪t̪ɾo].
What does "filtro" mean?
As a noun, "filtro" means: Membrana a través de lo cual se hace pasar cualquier líquido que se pretende separarlo de sus partículas de impurezas.
What words are commonly confused with "filtro"?
"filtro" is commonly confused with "Fito", "filtros", "filo". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "filtro"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "filtro" is [ˈfil̪t̪ɾo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "filtro" come from?
"filtro" 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?
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Using “filtro”

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

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