por lo pronto

[poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]

/[poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]/ phrase

The verdict

“por lo pronto” is outside the top-ranked Spanish vocabulary, used as a phrase - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Hasta ahora.

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)

Where “por lo pronto” sits in Spanish frequency

por lo pronto 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for por lo pronto is 13 letters long, classified as a phrase, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

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.

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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Using “por lo pronto”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is P-O-R- -L-O- -P-R-O-N-T-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list