generalmente

[xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e]

/[xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e]/ adv

The verdict

“generalmente” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #1,730 in Spanish word frequency and used as an adverb.

#1,730
frequency rank, Spanish
12
letters
18
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Con generalidad.

Key facts for generalmente
PropertyValue
Headwordgeneralmente
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA[xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e]
Letters12
Frequency rank#1,730
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “generalmente” 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). generalmente 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 generalmente is 12 letters long, classified as an adverb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e]. Corpus data places it at rank #1,730 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Con generalidad.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for generalmente, with forms such as "egneralmente", "geenralmente", and "genearlmente". 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, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is generalmente, spelled G-E-N-E-R-A-L-M-E-N-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Con generalidad.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: egneralmente,geenralmente,genearlmente,generalemnte,generallmente,generalmenet,generalmennte,generalmentte,generalmetne,generalmmente,generalmnete,generamlente,generlamente,generralmente,genneralmente,genrealmente,ggeneralmente,gneeralmente

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

egneralmente2geenralmente2genearlmente2generalemnte2generallmente1generalmenet2generalmennte1generalmentte1
Edit distance from "generalmente"

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 "generalmente"?
"generalmente" is spelled G-E-N-E-R-A-L-M-E-N-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e].
What does "generalmente" mean?
As an adverb, "generalmente" means: Con generalidad.
What are common misspellings of "generalmente"?
Common misspellings include "egneralmente", "geenralmente", "genearlmente", "generalemnte", "generallmente". The correct spelling is "generalmente".
How do you pronounce "generalmente"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "generalmente" is [xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "generalmente" come from?
"generalmente" 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 “generalmente”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is G-E-N-E-R-A-L-M-E-N-T-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [xeneˌɾalˈmẽn̪t̪e] (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