Which to use
“tofu” and “toque” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,377
- “tofu” frequency rank
- #2,228
- “toque” frequency rank
- 36605
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tofu | toque |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Suerte de cuajada de soja, que se prepara hirviendo y triturando los porotos de soja para colarlos y dejar que cuaje el producto obtenido. | Acción de tocar, palpar, un objeto, persona o animal. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tofu and toque apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. tofu ([ˈt̪ofu]) and toque ([ˈt̪oke]) 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 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 36605, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tofu is recorded at frequency rank #34,377, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈt̪ofu]. toque is at rank #2,228, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈt̪oke].
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 36605, this pair ranks #179,760 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of tofu vs toque
Shared letters: otu. Private to "tofu": f. Private to "toque": eq.
"tofu" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "toque" · 5 letters · shape CVCVV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tofu" and "toque" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tofu" or "toque"?
Remembering tofu vs toque
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 “tofu” entry
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