tacos
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tacos
In many contexts, tacos refers to the popular Mexican dish.
📝 In Action
Me gustaría pedir tres tacos de pastor, por favor.
A1I would like to order three al pastor tacos, please.
Los martes solemos cenar tacos en casa.
A1We usually have tacos for dinner at home on Tuesdays.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns
Since 'tacos' ends in 's', it is the plural form. The singular is 'taco'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "las tacos"
Correction: los tacos - even though it ends in 'os', remember that nouns ending in 'o' are almost always masculine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Types of Tacos
In Mexico, tacos are defined by their filling. Use 'de' to describe them, like 'tacos de pollo' (chicken tacos).
Tacos can also be used as a slang term for swear words or profanity.
📝 In Action
No digas tacos delante de los niños.
A2Don't say swear words in front of the children.
Ese hombre siempre está soltando tacos.
B1That man is always shouting swear words.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'tacos' for language
In Spain, when you use 'tacos' with the verb 'decir' (to say), it almost always refers to swearing.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional check
In Latin America, use 'groserías' or 'malas palabras' instead of 'tacos' for swear words.
In some regions, tacos refers to the heels on a pair of shoes.
📝 In Action
Me duelen los pies por caminar tanto tiempo en tacos.
B1My feet hurt from walking in heels for so long.
Necesitas unos tacos nuevos para jugar al fútbol.
A2You need some new cleats to play soccer.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
Whether 'tacos' means food, heels, or cleats depends entirely on the situation you are in.
⭐ Usage Tips
Heels vs. Tacones
'Tacones' is the more specific word for high heels, but 'tacos' is often used colloquially in many regions.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tacos
Question 1 of 2
If someone in Spain says, '¡Deja de decir tacos!', what are they asking you to do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tacos' always masculine?
Yes, 'el taco' and 'los tacos' are masculine nouns, regardless of whether you mean food, swear words, or heels.
Can I use 'tacos' for years/age?
Yes! In Spain, it's very common to say '¿Cuántos tacos tienes?' to mean 'How old are you?' in a very informal setting.