róbalo

[ˈroβ̞alo]

/[ˈroβ̞alo]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - (Dicentrarchus labrax) Pez marino de setenta a ochenta centímetros de largo, cuerpo oblongo, cabeza apuntada, boca grande, dorso azul negruzco, vientre blanco, dos aletas en el lomo y cola recta, y...

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Index ES-robalo · róbalo · Spanish

róbalo · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "R" 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 róbalo
PropertyValue
Headwordróbalo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈroβ̞alo]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “róbalo” en español

róbaloqueda 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

róbalo is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈroβ̞alo]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for róbalo, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

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 róbalo, spelled R-Ó-B-A-L-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    (Dicentrarchus labrax) Pez marino de setenta a ochenta centímetros de largo, cuerpo oblongo, cabeza apuntada, boca grande, dorso azul negruzco, vientre blanco, dos aletas en el lomo y cola recta, y cuya carne es muy apreciada.
  2. 2
    (género Centropomus) Pez marino y de agua dulce de entre 35 a 140 centímetros de largo, que habita en el este del océano Pacífico y oeste del Atlántico.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how róbalo appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. era el más hábil pescador de pargos y róbalos de Bahía Solano.

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 "róbalo"?
"róbalo" is spelled R-Ó-B-A-L-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈroβ̞alo].
What does "róbalo" mean?
As a noun, "róbalo" means: (Dicentrarchus labrax) Pez marino de setenta a ochenta centímetros de largo, cuerpo oblongo, cabeza apuntada, boca grande, dorso azul negruzco, vientre blanco, dos aletas en el lomo y cola recta, y...
How do you pronounce "róbalo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "róbalo" is [ˈroβ̞alo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "róbalo" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list