limaco

[liˈmako]

/[liˈmako]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Molusco gasterópodo pulmonado, sin concha o de concha rudimentaria, que segrega en su marcha una baba clara y pegajosa.

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Index ES-limaco · limaco · Spanish

limaco · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "L" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for limaco
PropertyValue
Headwordlimaco
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[liˈmako]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “limaco” en español

limacoestá más allá de las 100.000 formas más frecuentes del español, en la cola de léxico especializado o poco usado donde la duda ortográfica aprieta.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

limaco is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [liˈmako]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Molusco gasterópodo pulmonado, sin concha o de concha rudimentaria, que segrega en su marcha una baba clara y pegajosa.".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for limaco, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable Spanish rules. 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.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Spanish form is limaco, spelled L-I-M-A-C-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Molusco gasterópodo pulmonado, sin concha o de concha rudimentaria, que segrega en su marcha una baba clara y pegajosa.

Synonyms

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 "limaco"?
"limaco" is spelled L-I-M-A-C-O. The IPA pronunciation is [liˈmako].
What does "limaco" mean?
As a noun, "limaco" means: Molusco gasterópodo pulmonado, sin concha o de concha rudimentaria, que segrega en su marcha una baba clara y pegajosa.
How do you pronounce "limaco"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "limaco" is [liˈmako]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "limaco" come from?
"limaco" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list