tacos
“tacos” means “tacos” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
tacos
Also: tortillas with filling
📝 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.
swear words
Also: curse words
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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.
heels
Also: pool cues, cleats
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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.
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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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The exact origin is debated, but it likely comes from the Spanish word for a 'plug' or 'wad' of paper/wood. In Mexican mining, 'tacos' were small explosives wrapped in paper. The food eventually took the name because of its rolled shape.
First recorded: 18th century (in the culinary sense)
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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.