simpatizar

[sĩmpat̪iˈsaɾ]

/[sĩmpat̪iˈsaɾ]/ verb

The verdict

“simpatizar” is an uncommon Spanish word, ranked #51,924 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#51,924
frequency rank, Spanish
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Sentir simpático a una persona o alguien.

Key facts for simpatizar
PropertyValue
Headwordsimpatizar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[sĩmpat̪iˈsaɾ]
Letters10
Frequency rank#51,924
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “simpatizar” 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). simpatizar 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 simpatizar is 10 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [sĩmpat̪iˈsaɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #51,924 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Sentir simpático a una persona o alguien.".

No misspelling variants are generated for simpatizar in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is simpatizar, spelled S-I-M-P-A-T-I-Z-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Sentir simpático a una persona o alguien.

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 "simpatizar"?
"simpatizar" is spelled S-I-M-P-A-T-I-Z-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [sĩmpat̪iˈsaɾ].
What does "simpatizar" mean?
As a verb, "simpatizar" means: Sentir simpático a una persona o alguien.
How do you pronounce "simpatizar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "simpatizar" is [sĩmpat̪iˈsaɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "simpatizar" come from?
"simpatizar" 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 “simpatizar”

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

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