mamado

[maˈmað̞o]

/[maˈmað̞o]/ adj

The verdict

“mamado” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #46,046 in Spanish word frequency and used as an adjective.

#46,046
frequency rank, Spanish
6
letters
7
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Bajo los efectos embriagantes del alcohol: ebrio.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

mamado vs mando
67% similar
mamado vs mamás
50% similar
mamado vs mamar
67% similar

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

Key facts for mamado
PropertyValue
Headwordmamado
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[maˈmað̞o]
Letters6
Frequency rank#46,046
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “mamado” 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). mamado 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 mamado is 6 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [maˈmað̞o]. Corpus data places it at rank #46,046 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for mamado, with forms such as "maamdo", "mamaddo", and "mamaod". 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 20 confusable-pair relationships, "mando", "mamás", "mamar", 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, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is mamado, spelled M-A-M-A-D-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bajo los efectos embriagantes del alcohol: ebrio.
  2. 2
    Con mucho cansancio físico, emocional o intelectual.
  3. 3
    Dicho de una actividad o tarea: Muy fácil de llevar a cabo.
  4. 4
    Dicho de un hombre: De músculos desarrollados por el ejercicio.
  5. 5
    Dicho de la ropa: Que está apretada o ceñida al cuerpo.
  6. 6
    Dicho de alguien: Poco inteligente.
  7. 7
    Dicho de un estudiante: Que no ha tenido éxito en un examen.

Synonyms

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: maamdo,mamaddo,mamaod,mamdao,mammado,mmaado,mmamado

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of mamado - 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.

maamdo2mamaddo1mamaod2mamdao2mammado1mmaado2mmamado1
Edit distance from "mamado"

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 "mamado"?
"mamado" is spelled M-A-M-A-D-O. The IPA pronunciation is [maˈmað̞o].
What does "mamado" mean?
As an adjective, "mamado" means: Bajo los efectos embriagantes del alcohol: ebrio.
What words are commonly confused with "mamado"?
"mamado" is commonly confused with "mando", "mamás", "mamar". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "mamado"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "mamado" is [maˈmað̞o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "mamado" come from?
"mamado" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “mamado”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is M-A-M-A-D-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [maˈmað̞o] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “mando” - see the side-by-side comparison. mamado vs mando
  • 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