prisa

[ˈpɾisa]

/[ˈpɾisa]/ noun

The verdict

“prisa” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #5,656 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,656
frequency rank, Spanish
5
letters
7
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Prontitud y rapidez con que sucede o se ejecuta una cosa.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

prisa vs proa
60% similar
prisa vs pros
60% similar
prisa vs prosa
80% similar

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

Key facts for prisa
PropertyValue
Headwordprisa
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈpɾisa]
Letters5
Frequency rank#5,656
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “prisa” 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). prisa 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 prisa is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈpɾisa]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,656 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for prisa, with forms such as "pirsa", "pprisa", and "prias". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "proa", "pros", "prosa", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is prisa, spelled P-R-I-S-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Prontitud y rapidez con que sucede o se ejecuta una cosa.
  2. 2
    Necesidad o ganas de realizar algo con mucha rapidez.
  3. 3
    Rebato, escaramuza o pelea muy encendida y confusa.
  4. 4
    Concurso grande al despacho de una cosa.
  5. 5
    Entre sastres y otros oficiales, concurrencia de muchas obras.
  6. 6
    Aprieto, conflicto, consternación, ahogo.
  7. 7
    Muchedumbre, tropel.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: pirsa,pprisa,prias,prissa,prrisa,prsia,rpisa

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of prisa - 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.

pirsa2pprisa1prias2prissa1prrisa1prsia2rpisa2
Edit distance from "prisa"

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 "prisa"?
"prisa" is spelled P-R-I-S-A. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈpɾisa].
What does "prisa" mean?
As a noun, "prisa" means: Prontitud y rapidez con que sucede o se ejecuta una cosa.
What words are commonly confused with "prisa"?
"prisa" is commonly confused with "proa", "pros", "prosa". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "prisa"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "prisa" is [ˈpɾisa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "prisa" come from?
"prisa" 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 “prisa”

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

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