posaba

[poˈsaβ̞a]

/[poˈsaβ̞a]/ verb

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The verdict

“posaba” is uncommon Spanish (frequency #74,834 among 48,357 “P” headwords), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#74,834
frequency rank, Spanish
48,357
“P” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito imperfecto de indicativo de posar.

Key facts for posaba
PropertyValue
Headwordposaba
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[poˈsaβ̞a]
Letters6
Frequency rank#74,834
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “posaba” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). posaba lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

posaba is uncommon Spanish at frequency #74,834 among 48,357 “P” headwords, classed as averb, transcribed [poˈsaβ̞a]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for posaba, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 posaba, spelled P-O-S-A-B-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito imperfecto de indicativo de posar.
  2. 2
    Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del pretérito imperfecto de indicativo de posar.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "posaba"?
"posaba" is spelled P-O-S-A-B-A. The IPA pronunciation is [poˈsaβ̞a].
What does "posaba" mean?
As a verb, "posaba" means: Primera persona del singular (yo) del pretérito imperfecto de indicativo de posar.
How do you pronounce "posaba"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "posaba" is [poˈsaβ̞a]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "posaba" come from?
"posaba" 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 “posaba”

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

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

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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