literatura

[lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa]

/[lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa]/ noun

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The verdict

“literatura” has 14 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #1,552. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#1,552
frequency rank, Spanish
17,327
“L” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Arte que se expresa con el uso de una lengua y que se consolida como conocimiento por medio de la escritura.

Key facts for literatura
PropertyValue
Headwordliteratura
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa]
Letters10
Frequency rank#1,552
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “literatura” 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). literatura lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around literatura (IPA [lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #1,552 among 17,327 “L” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for literatura, with forms such as "ilteratura", "lietratura", and "liteartura". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is literatura, spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-T-U-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Arte que se expresa con el uso de una lengua y que se consolida como conocimiento por medio de la escritura.
  2. 2
    Conjunto de obras literarias unidas por una determinada característica.
  3. 3
    Disciplina que estudia la estructura y producción de las obras literarias de índole artística.

Synonyms

letrasbellas letrasbuenas letras

This word in other languages

literature(English)littérature(Français)Literatur(Deutsch)literatura(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ilteratura
  • lietratura
  • liteartura
  • literatrua
  • literattura
  • literatuar
  • literaturra
  • literautra
  • literratura
  • litertaura
  • litreatura
  • litteratura
  • lliteratura
  • ltieratura

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of literatura - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ilteratura2lietratura2liteartura2literatrua2literattura1literatuar2literaturra1literautra2
Edit distance from "literatura"

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 "literatura"?
"literatura" is spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-T-U-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa].
What does "literatura" mean?
As a noun, "literatura" means: Arte que se expresa con el uso de una lengua y que se consolida como conocimiento por medio de la escritura.
What are common misspellings of "literatura"?
Common misspellings include "ilteratura", "lietratura", "liteartura", "literatrua", "literattura". The correct spelling is "literatura".
How do you pronounce "literatura"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "literatura" is [lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "literatura" come from?
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Using “literatura”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is L-I-T-E-R-A-T-U-R-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [lit̪eɾaˈt̪uɾa] (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

Same frequency band

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