satanismo

[sat̪aˈnismo]

/[sat̪aˈnismo]/ noun

The verdict

“satanismo” is uncommon Spanish (frequency #55,913 among 34,953 “S” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#55,913
frequency rank, Spanish
34,953
“S” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Culto a Satán (o Satanás) o, más generalmente, a los diablos y demonios.

Key facts for satanismo
PropertyValue
Headwordsatanismo
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[sat̪aˈnismo]
Letters9
Frequency rank#55,913
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “satanismo” 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). satanismo 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

satanismo is uncommon Spanish at frequency #55,913 among 34,953 “S” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [sat̪aˈnismo]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for satanismo, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is satanismo, spelled S-A-T-A-N-I-S-M-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Culto a Satán (o Satanás) o, más generalmente, a los diablos y demonios.
  2. 2
    Por extensión, admiración o apología de las ideas y principios tradicionalmente considerados demoníacos.
  3. 3
    Maldad tan acusada que parece provenir de Satán.

Synonyms

demonolatría

This word in other languages

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 "satanismo"?
"satanismo" is spelled S-A-T-A-N-I-S-M-O. The IPA pronunciation is [sat̪aˈnismo].
What does "satanismo" mean?
As a noun, "satanismo" means: Culto a Satán (o Satanás) o, más generalmente, a los diablos y demonios.
How do you pronounce "satanismo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "satanismo" is [sat̪aˈnismo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "satanismo" come from?
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Using “satanismo”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is S-A-T-A-N-I-S-M-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [sat̪aˈnismo] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list