otra vez

[ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es]

/[ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es]/ phrase

The verdict

“otra vez” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a phrase. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - De nuevo, reiteradamente.

Key facts for otra vez
PropertyValue
Headwordotra vez
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “otra vez” sits in Spanish frequency

otra vez 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.

Rare enough to double-check

otra vez is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as aphrase, transcribed [ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "De nuevo, reiteradamente.".

No misspelling variants are generated for otra vez in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct Spanish form is otra vez, spelled O-T-R-A- -V-E-Z.

Definition

  1. 1
    De nuevo, reiteradamente.

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 "otra vez"?
"otra vez" is spelled O-T-R-A- -V-E-Z. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es].
What does "otra vez" mean?
As a phrase, "otra vez" means: De nuevo, reiteradamente.
How do you pronounce "otra vez"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "otra vez" is [ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "otra vez" come from?
"otra vez" 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 “otra vez”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is O-T-R-A- -V-E-Z - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈot̪ɾa ˈβ̞es] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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