talón
“talón” means “heel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
heel
Also: Achilles' heel
📝 In Action
Me duele mucho el talón después de correr.
A2My heel hurts a lot after running.
El zapato me roza en el talón.
B1The shoe is rubbing against my heel.
Las matemáticas son su talón de Aquiles.
B2Math is his Achilles' heel.
stub, voucher
Also: check
📝 In Action
Por favor, guarde el talón de su compra.
B1Please keep your purchase stub.
El cartero me dejó un talón de aviso.
B2The mailman left me a notification slip.
Firmó un talón bancario para pagar la deuda.
C1He signed a bank check to pay the debt.
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Quick Quiz: talón
Question 1 of 3
If you are at a clothing store and they give you a small slip of paper to collect your clothes later, what is that called?
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From the Latin 'talus', which referred to the ankle bone or a die used in games (since ancient dice were made from animal ankle bones).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'talón' the same as 'tacón'?
No. 'Talón' is the back of your foot. 'Tacón' is the solid part added to the bottom of a shoe to give it height (like a high heel).
What does 'talón de Aquiles' mean in conversation?
Just like in English, it refers to someone's specific weakness or vulnerable point.
Can I use 'talón' for a bank check in Mexico?
While people will understand you, 'cheque' is much more common in Mexico and Latin America. 'Talón' for a check is more frequent in Spain.