por lo pronto
[poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o]
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.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | por lo pronto |
| Language | Spanish |
| Part of speech | Phrase |
| IPA | [poɾ lo ˈpɾõn̪t̪o] |
| Letters | 13 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “por lo pronto” sits in Spanish frequency
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
- 1Hasta ahora.
- 2A 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"?
What does "por lo pronto" mean?
How do you pronounce "por lo pronto"?
What language does "por lo pronto" come from?
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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.
- 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.