proteica

[pɾoˈt̪ejka]

/[pɾoˈt̪ejka]/ adj

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The verdict

“proteica” is uncommon Spanish (frequency #56,584 among 48,357 “P” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#56,584
frequency rank, Spanish
48,357
“P” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Forma del femenino de proteico.

Key facts for proteica
PropertyValue
Headwordproteica
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[pɾoˈt̪ejka]
Letters8
Frequency rank#56,584
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “proteica” 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). proteica lands here:

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

Rare enough to double-check

proteica is uncommon Spanish at frequency #56,584 among 48,357 “P” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed [pɾoˈt̪ejka]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Forma del femenino de proteico.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for proteica, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is proteica, spelled P-R-O-T-E-I-C-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Forma del femenino de proteico.

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 "proteica"?
"proteica" is spelled P-R-O-T-E-I-C-A. The IPA pronunciation is [pɾoˈt̪ejka].
What does "proteica" mean?
As an adjective, "proteica" means: Forma del femenino de proteico.
How do you pronounce "proteica"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "proteica" is [pɾoˈt̪ejka]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "proteica" come from?
"proteica" 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 “proteica”

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

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

Other uncommon Spanish words near this rank

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