hidrofóbico

[ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko]

/[ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko]/ adj

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que pertenece o concierne a hidrofobia.

Key facts for hidrofóbico
PropertyValue
Headwordhidrofóbico
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “hidrofóbico” sits in Spanish frequency

hidrofóbico 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

hidrofóbico is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed [ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

No generated misspelling entries exist for hidrofóbico in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is hidrofóbico, spelled H-I-D-R-O-F-Ó-B-I-C-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que pertenece o concierne a hidrofobia.
  2. 2
    Que esta infectado con el virus de la hidrofobia.
  3. 3
    Se dice de las sustancias que no se mezclan con el agua, son aquellas cuyas moléculas no interactuan quimicamente con las del agua, como en el caso de los aceites.

This word in other languages

hydrophobic(English)hydrophobe(Français)

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 "hidrofóbico"?
"hidrofóbico" is spelled H-I-D-R-O-F-Ó-B-I-C-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko].
What does "hidrofóbico" mean?
As an adjective, "hidrofóbico" means: Que pertenece o concierne a hidrofobia.
How do you pronounce "hidrofóbico"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "hidrofóbico" is [ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "hidrofóbico" come from?
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Using “hidrofóbico”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is H-I-D-R-O-F-Ó-B-I-C-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ið̞ɾoˈfoβ̞iko] (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