tetón

[t̪eˈt̪õn]

/[t̪eˈt̪õn]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Saliente que queda en una rama tras ser podada.

Key facts for tetón
PropertyValue
Headwordtetón
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[t̪eˈt̪õn]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “tetón” sits in Spanish frequency

tetón falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Rare enough to double-check

tetón is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [t̪eˈt̪õn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 6 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for tetón, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is tetón, spelled T-E-T-Ó-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Saliente que queda en una rama tras ser podada.
  2. 2
    Saliente de formas regulares que presenta un objeto, usado en muchos casos para encajar o apoyar otra pieza.
  3. 3
    Aumentativo de teta.
  4. 4
    Cría aún lactante del cerdo (Sus scrofa).
  5. 5
    Especie de botón que sobresale de la superficie de los proyectiles de la artillería rayada, para que dichos proyectiles marchen con el movimiento helicoidal correspodiente al movimiento del ánima de la pieza.
  6. 6
    Peña o piedra que sobresale en tierra o en el mar y de figura más o menos cónica.

Synonyms

pivoteespigaespigónespichelechón

This word in other languages

pivot(Français)

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 "tetón"?
"tetón" is spelled T-E-T-Ó-N. The IPA pronunciation is [t̪eˈt̪õn].
What does "tetón" mean?
As a noun, "tetón" means: Saliente que queda en una rama tras ser podada.
How do you pronounce "tetón"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "tetón" is [t̪eˈt̪õn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "tetón" come from?
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Using “tetón”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is T-E-T-Ó-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [t̪eˈt̪õn] (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