diff --git a/boards/arduino-leonardo/doc.txt b/boards/arduino-leonardo/doc.txt
index 8093791a67..fd31678244 100644
--- a/boards/arduino-leonardo/doc.txt
+++ b/boards/arduino-leonardo/doc.txt
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ avrdude (the tool used to flash the firmware) to connect to the bootloader.
 3. Hit enter
 
 In case the compilation takes longer than the bootloader waits before starting
-the user program, flashing will fail. See below to work arround
+the user program, flashing will fail. See below to work around
 
 ### On a Slow Host