flagelo

[flaˈxelo]

/[flaˈxelo]/ noun

The verdict

“flagelo” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #31,793 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#31,793
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Correa flexible, dotada o no de mango, usada para castigar con azotes.

Key facts for flagelo
PropertyValue
Headwordflagelo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[flaˈxelo]
Letters7
Frequency rank#31,793
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “flagelo” 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). flagelo 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 flagelo is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [flaˈxelo]. Corpus data places it at rank #31,793 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for flagelo, with forms such as "falgelo", "fflagelo", and "flaeglo". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is flagelo, spelled F-L-A-G-E-L-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Correa flexible, dotada o no de mango, usada para castigar con azotes.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, cosa cualquiera que provoca dolor o pena.
  3. 3
    Por analogía, impacto repetido del agua contra una superficie sólida.
  4. 4
    Orgánulo cilíndrico, similar a un cilio, que presentan algunas células, permitiéndoles moverse o mover parte de su entorno.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: falgelo,fflagelo,flaeglo,flagello,flageol,flaggelo,flagleo,flgaelo,fllagelo,lfagelo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

falgelo2fflagelo1flaeglo2flagello1flageol2flaggelo1flagleo2flgaelo2
Edit distance from "flagelo"

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 "flagelo"?
"flagelo" is spelled F-L-A-G-E-L-O. The IPA pronunciation is [flaˈxelo].
What does "flagelo" mean?
As a noun, "flagelo" means: Correa flexible, dotada o no de mango, usada para castigar con azotes.
What are common misspellings of "flagelo"?
Common misspellings include "falgelo", "fflagelo", "flaeglo", "flagello", "flageol". The correct spelling is "flagelo".
How do you pronounce "flagelo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "flagelo" is [flaˈxelo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "flagelo" come from?
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Using “flagelo”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is F-L-A-G-E-L-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [flaˈxelo] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list