Which to use
“tomé” is a verb and “topo” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #4,602
- “tomé” frequency rank
- #2,450
- “topo” frequency rank
- 7052
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | tomé | topo |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | primeira pessoa do singular no pretérito do indicativo do verbo tomar; tomei | ápice, cume, ponto mais elevado |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set tomé and topo 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: tomé is averb and topoanoun. On the page they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 7052, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
tomé is recorded at frequency rank #4,602, classified as averb. topo is at rank #2,450, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈto.pu/.
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 7052, this pair ranks #67,191 of 75,631 scored Portuguese confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of tomé vs topo
Shared letters: ot. Private to "tomé": mé. Private to "topo": p.
"tomé" · 4 letters · shape CVCV · "topo" · 4 letters · shape CVCV
Known mistypes of this pair
- topo ← otpo · toop · toppo · tpoo · ttopo
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "tomé" and "topo" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "tomé" or "topo"?
Remembering tomé vs topo
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “tomé”; for a noun, it's “topo”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “tomé” entry
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