lepe

[ˈlepe]

/[ˈlepe]/ noun

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The verdict

“lepe” is uncommon Spanish (frequency #52,370 among 17,327 “L” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#52,370
frequency rank, Spanish
17,327
“L” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Palmada fuerte dada en la cabeza de alguien, generalmente en la frente o en su parte posterior, y nunca en las mejillas. No confundir con cachetada.

Key facts for lepe
PropertyValue
Headwordlepe
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈlepe]
Letters4
Frequency rank#52,370
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “lepe” 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). lepe lands here:

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

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

Rare enough to double-check

lepe is uncommon Spanish at frequency #52,370 among 17,327 “L” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈlepe]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for lepe in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is lepe, spelled L-E-P-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Palmada fuerte dada en la cabeza de alguien, generalmente en la frente o en su parte posterior, y nunca en las mejillas. No confundir con cachetada.
  2. 2
    Golpe fuerte dado con el dedo índice en la oreja de alguien desde la parte posterior.

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 "lepe"?
"lepe" is spelled L-E-P-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlepe].
What does "lepe" mean?
As a noun, "lepe" means: Palmada fuerte dada en la cabeza de alguien, generalmente en la frente o en su parte posterior, y nunca en las mejillas. No confundir con cachetada.
How do you pronounce "lepe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "lepe" is [ˈlepe]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "lepe" come from?
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Using “lepe”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is L-E-P-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈlepe] (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