foco

[ˈfoko]

/[ˈfoko]/ noun

The verdict

“foco” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #6,680 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#6,680
frequency rank, Spanish
4
letters
5
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Punto físico en el que convergen los rayos de luz reflejados o refractados por una lente o espejo.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

foco vs for
50% similar
foco vs fox
50% similar
foco vs foto
75% similar

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

Key facts for foco
PropertyValue
Headwordfoco
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈfoko]
Letters4
Frequency rank#6,680
Misspellings tracked5
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “foco” 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). foco 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 foco is 4 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈfoko]. Corpus data places it at rank #6,680 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 13 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 5 likely wrong-spelling variants for foco, with forms such as "fcoo", "ffoco", and "focco". 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 20 confusable-pair relationships, "for", "fox", "foto", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is foco, spelled F-O-C-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Punto físico en el que convergen los rayos de luz reflejados o refractados por una lente o espejo.
  2. 2
    Punto desde el cual parten los rayos caloríficos o luminosos.
  3. 3
    Punto cartesiano al que puede asociarse un segmento de recta de tal modo que la suma de las distancias de un punto en una curva hacia el foco y la recta sean constantes; de las propiedades del segmento dependerá la figura así trazada.
  4. 4
    Propiedad de converger la luz adecuadamente sobre el medio fotográfico para producir una representación precisa y clara.
  5. 5
    Figurativamente, aquello en que se concentra la atención.
  6. 6
    Lugar físico o imaginario en el que se concentra una cosa o actividad y desde donde se propaga.
  7. 7
    Dispositivo eléctrico formado por un delgado hilo de vanadio u otro metal en un recipiente vacío, a través del cual se hace pasar corriente eléctrica para iluminar por incandescencia.
  8. 8
    Dispositivo de potentes luces que los coches llevan en la parte delantera para iluminar su camino.
  9. 9
    Dispositivo para iluminar con mucha potencia en cierta dirección.
  10. 10
    Farola para iluminar las calles.
  11. 11
    Dispositivo portátil para iluminar, que funciona con pilas o baterías.
  12. 12
    Vela mayor de una balandra (pequeña embarcación de un solo palo).
  13. 13
    Foca macho.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: fcoo,ffoco,focco,fooc,ofco

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of foco - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

fcoo2ffoco1focco1fooc2ofco2
Edit distance from "foco"

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 "foco"?
"foco" is spelled F-O-C-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈfoko].
What does "foco" mean?
As a noun, "foco" means: Punto físico en el que convergen los rayos de luz reflejados o refractados por una lente o espejo.
What words are commonly confused with "foco"?
"foco" is commonly confused with "for", "fox", "foto". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "foco"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "foco" is [ˈfoko]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "foco" come from?
"foco" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “foco”

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

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