plomada

[ploˈmað̞a]

/[ploˈmað̞a]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Pesa de plomo o de otro metal, cilíndrica o cónica, que colgada de una cuerda sirve para señalar la línea vertical.

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Index ES-plomada · plomada · Spanish

plomada · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "P" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for plomada
PropertyValue
Headwordplomada
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ploˈmað̞a]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “plomada” en español

plomadano entra en el top 100.000 del español: zona de términos técnicos, arcaicos o escasos, el terreno típico de la doble comprobación.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

plomada is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ploˈmað̞a]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 6 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for plomada, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is plomada, spelled P-L-O-M-A-D-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pesa de plomo o de otro metal, cilíndrica o cónica, que colgada de una cuerda sirve para señalar la línea vertical.
  2. 2
    Estilo o barrita de plomo, que sirve a los artífices para señalar o reglar una cosa.
  3. 3
    Conjunto de plomos que se ponen en la red para pescar.
  4. 4
    Azote hecho de correas, en cuyo remate había unas bolas de plomo.
  5. 5
    Plancha de plomo que se colocaba sobre el oído del cañón, para preservar la pólvora de la humedad y evitar que por descuido pudiese inflamarse la carga.
  6. 6
    Acción de echar el plomo ó perpendículo.

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 "plomada"?
"plomada" is spelled P-L-O-M-A-D-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ploˈmað̞a].
What does "plomada" mean?
As a noun, "plomada" means: Pesa de plomo o de otro metal, cilíndrica o cónica, que colgada de una cuerda sirve para señalar la línea vertical.
How do you pronounce "plomada"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "plomada" is [ploˈmað̞a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "plomada" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list