pasamano

[pasaˈmano]

/[pasaˈmano]/ noun

The verdict

“pasamano” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. 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) - Listón ubicado encima de las barandillas.

Key facts for pasamano
PropertyValue
Headwordpasamano
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[pasaˈmano]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “pasamano” sits in Spanish frequency

pasamano 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

pasamano is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [pasaˈmano]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 7 senses are on record.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for pasamano, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is pasamano, spelled P-A-S-A-M-A-N-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Listón ubicado encima de las barandillas.
  2. 2
    Juego infantil de plaza, construido mediante un arco de hierro sobre el suelo, atravesado por barras (similar a una escalera) en donde el objetivo es dar la vuelta de un lado hacia el otro.
  3. 3
    Baranda de la que se agarran los pasajeros que viajan parados en un colectivo.
  4. 4
    Paso que hay en los navíos de popa a proa, junto a la borda.
  5. 5
    Espacio angosto que se deja al lado de un portón para que pase la gente.
  6. 6
    En las casas de campo, muro construido entre las columnas para sentarse.
  7. 7
    Preso que puede manipular y obtener favores de las autoridades carcelarias.

Synonyms

barandal

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 "pasamano"?
"pasamano" is spelled P-A-S-A-M-A-N-O. The IPA pronunciation is [pasaˈmano].
What does "pasamano" mean?
As a noun, "pasamano" means: Listón ubicado encima de las barandillas.
How do you pronounce "pasamano"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "pasamano" is [pasaˈmano]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "pasamano" come from?
"pasamano" 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 “pasamano”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is P-A-S-A-M-A-N-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [pasaˈmano] (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