automotora
/aw.tɔ.mu.ˈto.ɾɐ/
The verdict
“automotora” is uncommon Portuguese (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency Portuguese
- 10
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - carruagem automóvel destinada a circular sobre carris
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | automotora |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| IPA | /aw.tɔ.mu.ˈto.ɾɐ/ |
| Letters | 10 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “automotora” sits in Portuguese frequency
Rare enough to double-check
automotora is uncommon Portuguese outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /aw.tɔ.mu.ˈto.ɾɐ/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for automotora, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.
This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Portuguese form is automotora, spelled A-U-T-O-M-O-T-O-R-A.
Definition
- 1carruagem automóvel destinada a circular sobre carris
- 2automotriz
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.
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Using “automotora”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct Portuguese spelling is A-U-T-O-M-O-T-O-R-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as /aw.tɔ.mu.ˈto.ɾɐ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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.