tolvanera

[t̪olβ̞aˈneɾa]

/[t̪olβ̞aˈneɾa]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Remolino de polvo.

Corpus desk

Index ES-tolvanera · tolvanera · Spanish

tolvanera · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 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 tolvanera
PropertyValue
Headwordtolvanera
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[t̪olβ̞aˈneɾa]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “tolvanera” en español

tolvanerano entra en el top 100.000 del español: zona de términos técnicos, arcaicos o escasos, el terreno típico de la doble comprobación.

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

Rare enough to double-check

tolvanera is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [t̪olβ̞aˈneɾa]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Remolino de polvo.".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for tolvanera, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 tolvanera, spelled T-O-L-V-A-N-E-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Remolino de polvo.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. «En los meses de marzo y agosto, súbitas tolvaneras se levantan en la llanada y corren vertiginosas a lo largo de los caminos».
  2. «Silverio es, en su toreo, como una tolvanera: o sopla en remolino que ciega, o cae en polvo inerte al suelo».

Synonyms

brujapolvaredapolvazalpolveroputaciegaputaviejaremolinotorbellino

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). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "tolvanera"?
"tolvanera" is spelled T-O-L-V-A-N-E-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [t̪olβ̞aˈneɾa].
What does "tolvanera" mean?
As a noun, "tolvanera" means: Remolino de polvo.
How do you pronounce "tolvanera"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "tolvanera" is [t̪olβ̞aˈneɾa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "tolvanera" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list