diff --git a/x/staking/spec/01_state.md b/x/staking/spec/01_state.md
index fb3c1825bfcd..4413d40cc725 100644
--- a/x/staking/spec/01_state.md
+++ b/x/staking/spec/01_state.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Validators can have one of three statuses
 
 * `Unbonded`: The validator is not in the active set. They cannot sign blocks and do not earn
   rewards. They can receive delegations.
-* `Bonded`": Once the validator receives sufficient bonded tokens they automtically join the
+* `Bonded`: Once the validator receives sufficient bonded tokens they automtically join the
   active set during [`EndBlock`](./05_end_block.md#validator-set-changes) and their status is updated to `Bonded`.
   They are signing blocks and receiving rewards. They can receive further delegations.
   They can be slashed for misbehavior. Delegators to this validator who unbond their delegation