por lo pronto

[poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]

/[poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]/ phrase

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Hasta ahora.

Corpus desk

Index ES-por-lo-pronto · por lo pronto · Spanish

por lo pronto · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-4 4 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 por lo pronto
PropertyValue
Headwordpor lo pronto
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “por lo pronto” en español

por lo prontoestá más allá de las 100.000 formas más frecuentes del español, en la cola de léxico especializado o poco usado donde la duda ortográfica aprieta.

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

Rare enough to double-check

por lo pronto is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as aphrase, transcribed [poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No generated misspelling entries exist for por lo pronto in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is por lo pronto, spelled P-O-R- -L-O- -P-R-O-N-T-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Hasta ahora.
  2. 2
    A simple vista.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how por lo pronto appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Por lo pronto el placer tampoco es un movimiento, como se asegura. Puede decirse, que todo movimiento tiene por cualidades propias la velocidad y la lentitud; y si el movimiento en sí no las tiene, por ejemplo, el movimiento del mundo, las tiene por lo menos con relación a otro movimiento.

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 "por lo pronto"?
"por lo pronto" is spelled P-O-R- -L-O- -P-R-O-N-T-O. The IPA pronunciation is [poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o].
What does "por lo pronto" mean?
As a phrase, "por lo pronto" means: Hasta ahora.
How do you pronounce "por lo pronto"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "por lo pronto" is [poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "por lo pronto" come from?
"por lo pronto" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list