irresponsable

[irespõnˈsaβ̞le]

/[irespõnˈsaβ̞le]/ adj

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The verdict

“irresponsable” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #11,072 in Spanish word frequency and used as an adjective.

#11,072
frequency rank, Spanish
13
letters
19
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Que no puede responder por algo debido a la edad o a impedimentos de tipo mental.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

irresponsable vs irresponsables
93% similar

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

Key facts for irresponsable
PropertyValue
Headwordirresponsable
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[irespõnˈsaβ̞le]
Letters13
Frequency rank#11,072
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “irresponsable” 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). irresponsable 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 irresponsable is 13 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [irespõnˈsaβ̞le]. Corpus data places it at rank #11,072 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for irresponsable, with forms such as "irersponsable", "iresponsable", and "irrepsonsable". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "irresponsables", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is irresponsable, spelled I-R-R-E-S-P-O-N-S-A-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Que no puede responder por algo debido a la edad o a impedimentos de tipo mental.
  2. 2
    Que no pone atención o cuidado suficiente en lo que hace o dice.
  3. 3
    De un hecho que es resultado de una mala planificación, improvisación o de la falta de cuidado.
  4. 4
    Que no cumple con sus deberes y obligaciones.
  5. 5
    Imprudente

Synonyms

alocadoatolondradodistraídotarambanaincompetenteincumplido

This word in other languages

irresponsible(English)irresponsable(Français)irresponsável(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: irersponsable,iresponsable,irrepsonsable,irresopnsable,irrespnosable,irresponasble,irresponnsable,irresponsabble,irresponsabel,irresponsablle,irresponsalbe,irresponsavle,irresponsbale,irresponssable,irresposnable,irrespponsable,irressponsable,irrseponsable,riresponsable

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

irersponsable2iresponsable1irrepsonsable2irresopnsable2irrespnosable2irresponasble2irresponnsable1irresponsabble1
Edit distance from "irresponsable"

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 "irresponsable"?
"irresponsable" is spelled I-R-R-E-S-P-O-N-S-A-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is [irespõnˈsaβ̞le].
What does "irresponsable" mean?
As an adjective, "irresponsable" means: Que no puede responder por algo debido a la edad o a impedimentos de tipo mental.
What words are commonly confused with "irresponsable"?
"irresponsable" is commonly confused with "irresponsables". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "irresponsable"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "irresponsable" is [irespõnˈsaβ̞le]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "irresponsable" come from?
"irresponsable" 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 “irresponsable”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is I-R-R-E-S-P-O-N-S-A-B-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [irespõnˈsaβ̞le] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “irresponsables” - see the side-by-side comparison. irresponsable vs irresponsables
  • 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