ilegítimo

[ileˈxit̪imo]

/[ileˈxit̪imo]/ adj

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The verdict

“ilegítimo” has 12 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #22,727. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#22,727
frequency rank, Spanish
22,782
“I” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que no es legítimo.

Key facts for ilegítimo
PropertyValue
Headwordilegítimo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ileˈxit̪imo]
Letters9
Frequency rank#22,727
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “ilegítimo” 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). ilegítimo lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 12 spelling variants around ilegítimo (IPA [ileˈxit̪imo]), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #22,727 among 22,782 “I” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Que no es legítimo.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for ilegítimo, with forms such as "ielgítimo", "ileggítimo", and "ilegtíimo". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is ilegítimo, spelled I-L-E-G-Í-T-I-M-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que no es legítimo.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ielgítimo
  • ileggítimo
  • ilegtíimo
  • ilegíitmo
  • ilegítimmo
  • ilegítiom
  • ilegítmio
  • ilegíttimo
  • ileígtimo
  • ilgeítimo
  • illegítimo
  • liegítimo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ielgítimo2ileggítimo1ilegtíimo2ilegíitmo2ilegítimmo1ilegítiom2ilegítmio2ilegíttimo1
Edit distance from "ilegítimo"

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 "ilegítimo"?
"ilegítimo" is spelled I-L-E-G-Í-T-I-M-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ileˈxit̪imo].
What does "ilegítimo" mean?
As an adjective, "ilegítimo" means: Que no es legítimo.
What are common misspellings of "ilegítimo"?
Common misspellings include "ielgítimo", "ileggítimo", "ilegtíimo", "ilegíitmo", "ilegítimmo". The correct spelling is "ilegítimo".
How do you pronounce "ilegítimo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "ilegítimo" is [ileˈxit̪imo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "ilegítimo" come from?
"ilegítimo" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “ilegítimo”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is I-L-E-G-Í-T-I-M-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ileˈxit̪imo] (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

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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