Which to use
“Tod” is a noun and “tomé” is a verb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #28,804
- “Tod” frequency rank
- #4,602
- “tomé” frequency rank
- 33406
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Tod | tomé |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | morte. | primeira pessoa do singular no pretérito do indicativo do verbo tomar; tomei |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Tod and tomé apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
Our dataset has no pronunciation recorded for both members, so the reliable separator here is grammatical: Tod is anoun and toméaverb. On the page they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 33406, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Tod is recorded at frequency rank #28,804, classified as anoun, pronounced [toːt], Plural: [ˈtoː.də]. tomé is at rank #4,602, tagged as averb.
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 33406, this pair ranks #34,128 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Tod vs tomé
Shared letters: ot. Private to "Tod": d. Private to "tomé": mé.
"Tod" · 3 letters · shape CVC · "tomé" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Tod" and "tomé" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Tod" or "tomé"?
Remembering Tod vs tomé
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a noun, it's “Tod”; for a verb, it's “tomé”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Tod” entry
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