yeso

[ˈʝeso]

/[ˈʝeso]/ noun

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The verdict

“yeso” is a moderately-common Spanish word, ranked #13,823 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#13,823
frequency rank, Spanish
4
letters
5
tracked misspellings
15
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Mineral muy blando, compuesto primariamente de dihidrato de sulfato de calcio (fórmula: CaSO₄·2H₂O), de hábito cristalino prismático, monoclínico, de color blanco, transparente a translúcido, usado...

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

yeso vs yo
50% similar
yeso vs yet
50% similar
yeso vs yugo
50% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for yeso
PropertyValue
Headwordyeso
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʝeso]
Letters4
Frequency rank#13,823
Misspellings tracked5
Confusable pairs15
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “yeso” 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). yeso 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 yeso is 4 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʝeso]. Corpus data places it at rank #13,823 in overall Spanish word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 5 likely wrong-spelling variants for yeso, with forms such as "eyso", "yeos", and "yesso". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 15 confusable-pair relationships, "yo", "yet", "yugo", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is yeso, spelled Y-E-S-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mineral muy blando, compuesto primariamente de dihidrato de sulfato de calcio (fórmula: CaSO₄·2H₂O), de hábito cristalino prismático, monoclínico, de color blanco, transparente a translúcido, usado desde la Antigüedad para construcción y como aditivo en diversos procesos culinarios.
  2. 2
    Polvo de yeso₁ deshidratado, usado como material de construcción, especialmente en revestimientos y piezas decorativas.
  3. 3
    Obra escultórica vaciada en yeso₂.
  4. 4
    Vendaje impregnado de yeso₂ que se emplea para inmovilizar un miembro en caso de fracturas o fisuras de los huesos.

Synonyms

aljezescayola

This word in other languages

gypsum(English)gypse(Français)Gips(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: eyso,yeos,yesso,yseo,yyeso

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of yeso - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

eyso2yeos2yesso1yseo2yyeso1
Edit distance from "yeso"

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 "yeso"?
"yeso" is spelled Y-E-S-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʝeso].
What does "yeso" mean?
As a noun, "yeso" means: Mineral muy blando, compuesto primariamente de dihidrato de sulfato de calcio (fórmula: CaSO₄·2H₂O), de hábito cristalino prismático, monoclínico, de color blanco, transparente a translúcido, usado...
What words are commonly confused with "yeso"?
"yeso" is commonly confused with "yo", "yet", "yugo". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "yeso"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "yeso" is [ˈʝeso]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "yeso" come from?
"yeso" is a Spanish word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “yeso”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is Y-E-S-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʝeso] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “yo” - see the side-by-side comparison. yeso vs yo
  • 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