llamada

[ʝaˈmað̞a]

/[ʝaˈmað̞a]/ noun

The verdict

“llamada” is in the everyday core of Spanish, ranked #865 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#865
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
8
tracked misspellings
18
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Acción o efecto de llamar

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

llamada vs llamar
71% similar
llamada vs llaman
71% similar
llamada vs Llamas
57% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for llamada
PropertyValue
Headwordllamada
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ʝaˈmað̞a]
Letters7
Frequency rank#865
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs18
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “llamada” 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). llamada lands here:

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

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for llamada is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ʝaˈmað̞a]. Corpus data places it at rank #865 in overall Spanish word frequency, putting it firmly in the everyday core of the language. Wiktionary records 15 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for llamada, with forms such as "lalmada", "lamada", and "llaamda". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 18 confusable-pair relationships, "llamar", "llaman", "Llamas", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Spanish form is llamada, spelled L-L-A-M-A-D-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Acción o efecto de llamar
  2. 2
    Señal que hace quien llama con un gesto, la voz, timbre o de cualquier otra forma.
  3. 3
    Fuerte influencia atractiva que algo tiene sobre una persona.
  4. 4
    Incitación a realizar una acción.
  5. 5
    En los textos, signo o número que envía al lector al pie de página o fin del libro, a leer una nota relacionada con el texto, pero que no forma parte de este.
  6. 6
    En relación con la inmigración, procedimiento que incluye una invitación, pasaje y gastos pagados para el emigrante.
  7. 7
    Toque de clarín o corneta usado en el ejército para llamar las tropas a formarse.
  8. 8
    Instrucción que hace ejecutar una rutina o subrutina diferente.
  9. 9
    Entre cazadores, figura que imita al animal y que lo atrae al lugar en donde puede ser cazado.
  10. 10
    Canto o vocalización sonora que un ave emplea para advertir, atraer o señalar su territorio a otras aves.
  11. 11
    Conexión telefónica entre dos o más personas.
  12. 12
    Ademán o movimiento con que se llama la atención de alguno para engañarle o distraerle.
  13. 13
    La acción de llamarse el viento, o sea, la acción de declinar o cambiar la dirección del viento hacia parte determinada.
  14. 14
    Señal que usan los militares, con clarín o caja, para proponer parlamento.
  15. 15
    cierto paso hacia atrás.

Synonyms

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: lalmada,lamada,llaamda,llamaad,llamadda,llamdaa,llammada,llmaada

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of llamada - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

lalmada2lamada1llaamda2llamaad2llamadda1llamdaa2llammada1llmaada2
Edit distance from "llamada"

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 "llamada"?
"llamada" is spelled L-L-A-M-A-D-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ʝaˈmað̞a].
What does "llamada" mean?
As a noun, "llamada" means: Acción o efecto de llamar
What words are commonly confused with "llamada"?
"llamada" is commonly confused with "llamar", "llaman", "Llamas". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "llamada"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "llamada" is [ʝaˈmað̞a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "llamada" come from?
"llamada" 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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Using “llamada”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is L-L-A-M-A-D-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ʝaˈmað̞a] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “llamar” - see the side-by-side comparison. llamada vs llamar
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
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