limes

[ˈlimes]

/[ˈlimes]/ verb

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de limar.

Corpus desk

Index ES-limes · limes · Spanish

limes · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MID 5 letters
  • VOW-2 2 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 limes
PropertyValue
Headwordlimes
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈlimes]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “limes” en español

limesno entra en el top 100.000 del español: zona de términos técnicos, arcaicos o escasos, el terreno típico de la doble comprobación.

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

Rare enough to double-check

limes is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed [ˈlimes]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de limar.".

No misspelling variants are generated for limes in our index, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable Spanish rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is limes, spelled L-I-M-E-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de limar.

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 "limes"?
"limes" is spelled L-I-M-E-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlimes].
What does "limes" mean?
As a verb, "limes" means: Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de limar.
How do you pronounce "limes"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "limes" is [ˈlimes]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "limes" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list