capcioso

/kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/

//kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu// adj

The verdict

“capcioso” is uncommon Portuguese (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Portuguese
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - que leva, ou pretende levar, ao erro, confunde, engana

Corpus desk

Index PT-capcioso · capcioso · Portuguese

capcioso · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "C" 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 capcioso
PropertyValue
Headwordcapcioso
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cauda longa: rank de “capcioso” em português

capciosoestá além das 100.000 formas mais frequentes do português, na cauda de léxico especializado ou pouco usado.

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

Rare enough to double-check

capcioso is uncommon Portuguese outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed /kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for capcioso, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Portuguese form is capcioso, spelled C-A-P-C-I-O-S-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    que leva, ou pretende levar, ao erro, confunde, engana
  2. 2
    que age com capciosidade
  3. 3
    que tem malícia

Synonyms

ardilosoarguciosoembaidorenganadorenvolventeludibriadormalicioso

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 "capcioso"?
"capcioso" is spelled C-A-P-C-I-O-S-O. The IPA pronunciation is /kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/.
What does "capcioso" mean?
As an adjective, "capcioso" means: que leva, ou pretende levar, ao erro, confunde, engana
How do you pronounce "capcioso"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "capcioso" is /kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "capcioso" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list