prime time

[ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]

/[ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]/ phrase

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Franja horaria de máxima audiencia televisiva.

Corpus desk

Index ES-prime-time · prime time · Spanish

prime time · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 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 prime time
PropertyValue
Headwordprime time
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “prime time” en español

prime timequeda fuera de las 100.000 palabras españolas más frecuentes, en la cola larga de vocabulario técnico, arcaico o raro, justo donde más se duda de la ortografía.

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

Rare enough to double-check

prime time is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as aphrase, transcribed [ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Franja horaria de máxima audiencia televisiva.".

prime time has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is prime time, spelled P-R-I-M-E- -T-I-M-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Franja horaria de máxima audiencia televisiva.

Synonyms

horario estelarhorario central

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 "prime time"?
"prime time" is spelled P-R-I-M-E- -T-I-M-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm].
What does "prime time" mean?
As a phrase, "prime time" means: Franja horaria de máxima audiencia televisiva.
How do you pronounce "prime time"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "prime time" is [ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "prime time" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list