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 May 6, 2026) - que leva, ou pretende levar, ao erro, confunde, engana

Key facts for capcioso
PropertyValue
Headwordcapcioso
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “capcioso” sits in Portuguese frequency

capcioso falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Portuguese words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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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Using “capcioso”

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

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is C-A-P-C-I-O-S-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /kɐ.ˈpsjo.zu/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese 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