modorra

[moˈð̞ora]

/[moˈð̞ora]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Enfermedad infecciosa que deja aturdidas a las ovejas y las hace andar como cayéndose, la cual es causada por larvas de algunos platelmintos que forman quistes en el cerebro, provocando pérdida de ...

Key facts for modorra
PropertyValue
Headwordmodorra
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[moˈð̞ora]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “modorra” sits in Spanish frequency

modorra 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 modorra is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [moˈð̞ora]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

modorra has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is modorra, spelled M-O-D-O-R-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Enfermedad infecciosa que deja aturdidas a las ovejas y las hace andar como cayéndose, la cual es causada por larvas de algunos platelmintos que forman quistes en el cerebro, provocando pérdida de coordinación y brío. Históricamente fue frecuente en el ser humano.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, somnolencia profunda y prolongada que es síntoma de varias enfermedades nerviosas, infecciosas o tóxicas.
  3. 3
    Por extensión, sueño profundo.
  4. 4
    Segundo de los cuatro turnos de guardia nocturna.

Synonyms

cenurosismodorreratorneoletargosoporhora de la modorra

This word in other languages

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 "modorra"?
"modorra" is spelled M-O-D-O-R-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [moˈð̞ora].
What does "modorra" mean?
As a noun, "modorra" means: Enfermedad infecciosa que deja aturdidas a las ovejas y las hace andar como cayéndose, la cual es causada por larvas de algunos platelmintos que forman quistes en el cerebro, provocando pérdida de ...
How do you pronounce "modorra"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "modorra" is [moˈð̞ora]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "modorra" come from?
"modorra" 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 “modorra”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is M-O-D-O-R-R-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [moˈð̞ora] (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
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