Which to use
“Tomás” is a name and “tómese” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #4,384
- “Tomás” frequency rank
- #35,292
- “tómese” frequency rank
- 39676
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Tomás | tómese |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Nombre de pila de varón. | Segunda persona del singular (usted) del imperativo afirmativo de tomarse (con el pronombre «se» enclítico). |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Tomás and tómese apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: Tomás is [t̪oˈmas] while tómese is [ˈt̪omese]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 1 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (name vs verb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 39676, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Tomás is recorded at frequency rank #4,384, classified as aname, pronounced [t̪oˈmas]. tómese is at rank #35,292, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈt̪omese].
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 39676, this pair ranks #163,239 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Tomás vs tómese
Shared letters: mst. Private to "Tomás": oá. Private to "tómese": eó.
"Tomás" · 5 letters · shape CVCVC · "tómese" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Tomás" and "tómese" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Tomás" or "tómese"?
Remembering Tomás vs tómese
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a name, it's “Tomás”; for a verb, it's “tómese”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Tomás” entry
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