Which to use
“toma” and “torna” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #869
- “toma” frequency rank
- #18,102
- “torna” frequency rank
- 18971
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | toma | torna |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Acción o efecto de tomar (recibir o encargarse de algo). | Acción de tornar (devolver algo a alguien); acción de regresar a un lugar. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set toma and torna apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
toma and torna form a confusable pair in the Spanish index, two distinct headwords that are easily confused because they look alike, sound alike, or both. They differ by 1 letter(s) in length - close enough that the eye skips over the difference, far enough that meaning fully diverges. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 18971, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
toma is recorded at frequency rank #869, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈt̪oma]. torna is at rank #18,102, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈt̪oɾna].
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.
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "toma" and "torna" be used interchangeably?
Remembering toma vs torna
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 “toma” entry
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