Wesen

/ˈveːzn̩/

//ˈveːzn̩// noun

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The verdict

“Wesen” is an uncommon Portuguese word, ranked #99,361 in Portuguese word frequency and used as a noun.

#99,361
frequency rank, Portuguese
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ente, ser

Key facts for Wesen
PropertyValue
HeadwordWesen
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈveːzn̩/
Letters5
Frequency rank#99,361
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wesen” sits in Portuguese 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). Wesen 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 Portuguese entry for Wesen is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈveːzn̩/. Corpus data places it at rank #99,361 in overall Portuguese word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Wesen doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Portuguese form is Wesen, spelled W-E-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    ente, ser
  2. 2
    essência
  3. 3
    índole

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 Portuguese corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Wesen"?
"Wesen" is spelled W-E-S-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈveːzn̩/.
What does "Wesen" mean?
As a noun, "Wesen" means: ente, ser
How do you pronounce "Wesen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wesen" is /ˈveːzn̩/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wesen" come from?
"Wesen" is a Portuguese word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Wesen”

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

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is W-E-S-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈveːzn̩/ (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list