predomina

[pɾeð̞oˈmina]

/[pɾeð̞oˈmina]/ verb

The verdict

“predomina” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #17,521 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#17,521
frequency rank, Spanish
9
letters
13
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de predominar.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

predomina vs predominio
80% similar
predomina vs predominan
90% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for predomina
PropertyValue
Headwordpredomina
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[pɾeð̞oˈmina]
Letters9
Frequency rank#17,521
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “predomina” 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). predomina lands here:

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

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for predomina is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [pɾeð̞oˈmina]. Corpus data places it at rank #17,521 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for predomina, with forms such as "perdomina", "ppredomina", and "prdeomina". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "predominio", "predominan", since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is predomina, spelled P-R-E-D-O-M-I-N-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de predominar.
  2. 2
    Segunda persona del singular (tú) del imperativo afirmativo de predominar.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: perdomina,ppredomina,prdeomina,preddomina,predmoina,predoimna,predomian,predominna,predommina,predomnia,preodmina,prredomina,rpedomina

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of predomina - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

perdomina2ppredomina1prdeomina2preddomina1predmoina2predoimna2predomian2predominna1
Edit distance from "predomina"

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 "predomina"?
"predomina" is spelled P-R-E-D-O-M-I-N-A. The IPA pronunciation is [pɾeð̞oˈmina].
What does "predomina" mean?
As a verb, "predomina" means: Tercera persona del singular (él, ella, ello; usted, 2.ª persona) del presente de indicativo de predominar.
What words are commonly confused with "predomina"?
"predomina" is commonly confused with "predominio", "predominan". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "predomina"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "predomina" is [pɾeð̞oˈmina]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "predomina" come from?
"predomina" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “predomina”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is P-R-E-D-O-M-I-N-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [pɾeð̞oˈmina] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “predominio” - see the side-by-side comparison. predomina vs predominio
  • 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.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list