virago

[biˈɾaɣ̞o]

/[biˈɾaɣ̞o]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Mujer de aspecto o comportamiento que recuerdan a los convencionalmente atribuidos a los varones.

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Index ES-virago · virago · Spanish

virago · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "V" 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 virago
PropertyValue
Headwordvirago
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[biˈɾaɣ̞o]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “virago” en español

viragono 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

virago is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [biˈɾaɣ̞o]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Mujer de aspecto o comportamiento que recuerdan a los convencionalmente atribuidos a los varones.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for virago, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is virago, spelled V-I-R-A-G-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mujer de aspecto o comportamiento que recuerdan a los convencionalmente atribuidos a los varones.

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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 "virago"?
"virago" is spelled V-I-R-A-G-O. The IPA pronunciation is [biˈɾaɣ̞o].
What does "virago" mean?
As a noun, "virago" means: Mujer de aspecto o comportamiento que recuerdan a los convencionalmente atribuidos a los varones.
How do you pronounce "virago"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "virago" is [biˈɾaɣ̞o]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "virago" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list