limes

[ˈlimes]

/[ˈlimes]/ verb

The verdict

“limes” is outside the top-ranked Spanish vocabulary, used as a verb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Segunda persona del singular (tú) del presente de subjuntivo de limar.

Key facts for limes
PropertyValue
Headwordlimes
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈlimes]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “limes” sits in Spanish frequency

limes falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for limes is 5 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈlimes]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "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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Using “limes”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is L-I-M-E-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈlimes] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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