prime time

[ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]

/[ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]/ phrase

The verdict

“prime time” 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
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Franja horaria de máxima audiencia televisiva.

Key facts for prime time
PropertyValue
Headwordprime time
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “prime time” sits in Spanish frequency

prime time 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 prime time is 10 letters long, classified as a phrase, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "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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Using “prime time”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is P-R-I-M-E- -T-I-M-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈpɾãjm ˈt̪ãjm] (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.

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

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