tamango

[t̪aˈmãŋgo]

/[t̪aˈmãŋgo]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Prenda de vestir que cubre y protege el pie.

Corpus desk

Index ES-tamango · tamango · Spanish

tamango · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "T" 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 tamango
PropertyValue
Headwordtamango
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[t̪aˈmãŋgo]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “tamango” en español

tamangoestá más allá de las 100.000 formas más frecuentes del español, en la cola de léxico especializado o poco usado donde la duda ortográfica aprieta.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

tamango is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [t̪aˈmãŋgo]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Prenda de vestir que cubre y protege el pie.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for tamango, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is tamango, spelled T-A-M-A-N-G-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Prenda de vestir que cubre y protege el pie.

Synonyms

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 "tamango"?
"tamango" is spelled T-A-M-A-N-G-O. The IPA pronunciation is [t̪aˈmãŋgo].
What does "tamango" mean?
As a noun, "tamango" means: Prenda de vestir que cubre y protege el pie.
How do you pronounce "tamango"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "tamango" is [t̪aˈmãŋgo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "tamango" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list