diff --git a/docs/guide/defining-documents.rst b/docs/guide/defining-documents.rst
index 274f0f43..56370c14 100644
--- a/docs/guide/defining-documents.rst
+++ b/docs/guide/defining-documents.rst
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ arguments can be set on all fields:
     When True, use this field as a primary key for the collection.  `DictField`
     and `EmbeddedDocuments` both support being the primary key for a document.
 
-    .. note:: If set, this field is also accessible throught the `pk` field.
+    .. note:: If set, this field is also accessible through the `pk` field.
 
 :attr:`choices` (Default: None)
     An iterable (e.g. a list or tuple) of choices to which the value of this