taco
“taco” means “taco” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
taco
Also: snack
📝 In Action
Quiero tres tacos de carne asada con salsa verde.
A1I want three grilled meat tacos with green salsa.
En México, el taco es la comida más famosa.
A1In Mexico, the taco is the most famous food.
swear word
Also: curse
📝 In Action
No digas tacos delante de tu abuela.
B1Don't say swear words in front of your grandmother.
A veces se le escapa algún taco cuando está enfadado.
B1Sometimes a swear word slips out when he is angry.
pool cue, wall plug
Also: heel
📝 In Action
Necesito un taco nuevo para jugar al billar.
B2I need a new cue to play pool.
Para colgar el cuadro, pon primero el taco en la pared.
B2To hang the picture, put the wall plug in the wall first.
traffic jam
📝 In Action
Llegué tarde por un taco en la avenida principal.
B1I arrived late because of a traffic jam on the main avenue.
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Words that translate to "taco" in Spanish:
curse→heel→pool cue→snack→swear word→taco→traffic jam→wall plug→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: taco
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Madrid and someone says '¡No digas tacos!', what are they telling you?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Likely from a Germanic word meaning 'plug' or 'stopper.' It originally referred to a short, thick piece of wood used to fill a gap.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'taco' always a masculine noun?
Yes, regardless of the meaning (food, swear word, or traffic jam), it is always 'el taco'.
Why does the food have the same name as a wall plug?
Both share the original meaning of 'a plug' or 'a cylinder.' The food was named after its rolled shape, which resembles a small wooden plug.