Which to use
“talón” and “tazón” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,174
- “talón” frequency rank
- #26,636
- “tazón” frequency rank
- 47810
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | talón | tazón |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Parte posterior del pie con la que se pisa. | Recipiente más grande que una taza, de contorno semiesférico y generalmente sin el asa. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set talón and tazón apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. talón ([t̪aˈlõn]) and tazón ([t̪aˈsõn]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by a single letter - l in “talón” becomes z in “tazón”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 47810, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
talón is recorded at frequency rank #21,174, classified as anoun, pronounced [t̪aˈlõn]. tazón is at rank #26,636, tagged as anoun, pronounced [t̪aˈsõn].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 47810, this pair ranks #117,972 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of talón vs tazón
Shared letters: antó. Private to "talón": l. Private to "tazón": z.
"talón" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "tazón" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "talón" and "tazón" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "talón" or "tazón"?
Remembering talón vs tazón
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “talón” entry
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