óptimo

[ˈopt̪imo]

/[ˈopt̪imo]/ adj

The verdict

“óptimo” has 8 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #17,579. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#17,579
frequency rank, Spanish
101
“Ó” headwords
8
tracked misspellings
10
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Superlativo irregular de bueno: sumamente bueno.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

óptimo vs óptimos
86% similar
óptimo vs opio
50% similar
óptimo vs opino
50% similar

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

Key facts for óptimo
PropertyValue
Headwordóptimo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[ˈopt̪imo]
Letters6
Frequency rank#17,579
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs10
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “óptimo” 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). óptimo 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 8 spelling variants around óptimo (IPA [ˈopt̪imo]), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #17,579 among 101 “Ó” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Superlativo irregular de bueno: sumamente bueno.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for óptimo, with forms such as "pótimo", "ópitmo", and "ópptimo". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 10 confusable-pair relationships, "óptimos", "opio", "opino", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

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 óptimo, spelled Ó-P-T-I-M-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Superlativo irregular de bueno: sumamente bueno.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • pótimo
  • ópitmo
  • ópptimo
  • óptimmo
  • óptiom
  • óptmio
  • ópttimo
  • ótpimo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

pótimo2ópitmo2ópptimo1óptimmo1óptiom2óptmio2ópttimo1ótpimo2
Edit distance from "óptimo"

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 "óptimo"?
"óptimo" is spelled Ó-P-T-I-M-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈopt̪imo].
What does "óptimo" mean?
As an adjective, "óptimo" means: Superlativo irregular de bueno: sumamente bueno.
What words are commonly confused with "óptimo"?
"óptimo" is commonly confused with "óptimos", "opio", "opino". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "óptimo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "óptimo" is [ˈopt̪imo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "óptimo" come from?
"óptimo" is a Spanish word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “óptimo”

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

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

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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