torre

[ˈt̪ore]

/[ˈt̪ore]/ noun

The verdict

“torre” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #2,582 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#2,582
frequency rank, Spanish
5
letters
5
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Edificio alto y relativamente estrecho.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

torre vs tre
60% similar
torre vs trae
60% similar
torre vs tour
60% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for torre
PropertyValue
Headwordtorre
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt̪ore]
Letters5
Frequency rank#2,582
Misspellings tracked5
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “torre” sits in Spanish 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). torre 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 Spanish entry for torre is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈt̪ore]. Corpus data places it at rank #2,582 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 9 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 5 likely wrong-spelling variants for torre, with forms such as "otrre", "tore", and "torer". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "tre", "trae", "tour", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct Spanish form is torre, spelled T-O-R-R-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Edificio alto y relativamente estrecho.
  2. 2
    En particular, torre₁ que forma parte de un conjunto fortificado, usada para defensa.
  3. 3
    En particular, torre₁ que forma parte de un conjunto eclesiástico, en la que suelen colocarse las campanas.
  4. 4
    Estructura portátil, similar a una torre₂, empleada antiguamente para asediar una plaza amurallada.
  5. 5
    Estructura fortificada sobre la cubierta que aloja las piezas de artillería.
  6. 6
    Estructura en forma de torre₁ que soporta equipamento técnico.
  7. 7
    (♖, ♜) Pieza del juego de ajedrez cuya forma recuerda a una torre₁, que mueve en línea recta.
  8. 8
    Casa exenta, en especial la rodeada de huertos.
  9. 9
    Chimenea alta para las emisiones de los ingenios azucareros.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: otrre,tore,torer,trore,ttorre

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of torre - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

otrre2tore1torer2trore2ttorre1
Edit distance from "torre"

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "torre"?
"torre" is spelled T-O-R-R-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt̪ore].
What does "torre" mean?
As a noun, "torre" means: Edificio alto y relativamente estrecho.
What words are commonly confused with "torre"?
"torre" is commonly confused with "tre", "trae", "tour". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "torre"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "torre" is [ˈt̪ore]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "torre" come from?
"torre" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “torre”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is T-O-R-R-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt̪ore] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “tre” - see the side-by-side comparison. torre vs tre
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish 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