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tocino

toh-SEE-noh/toˈsino/

“tocino” means “bacon” in Spanish (fried strips of pork meat).

bacon

Also: pork fat, salt pork
NounmA1
Mexico & CaribbeanSpain
Crispy, wavy strips of cooked bacon on a white plate.

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Me gusta comer huevos con tocino en el desayuno.

A1

I like to eat eggs and bacon for breakfast.

El tocino debe estar muy crujiente.

A1

The bacon should be very crispy.

Añade un poco de tocino a las lentejas para darles sabor.

A2

Add a bit of pork fat to the lentils to give them flavor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • beicon (bacon (Anglicism used in Spain))
  • tocineta (bacon (common in Caribbean/LatAm))
  • grasa (fat)

Antonyms

  • magro (lean meat (meat without fat))

Common Collocations

  • tocino ahumado – smoked bacon
  • tocino entreverado – streaky bacon (meat mixed with fat)
  • freír tocino – to fry bacon

Idioms & Expressions

  • tocino de cielo – A very popular traditional Spanish dessert made of egg yolks and sugar.
  • confundir la velocidad con el tocino – To compare two things that have nothing to do with each other.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tocino" in Spanish:

bacon→pork fat→salt pork→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tocino

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you most likely do with 'tocino'?

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👥 Word Family▼
tocinero(bacon seller/pork butcher) — Noun
tocineta(bacon strips) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

From the old Spanish word 'tuccetum', which was a type of beef or pork dish in Latin. It originally referred to salted meat prepared to last a long time.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: toucinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tocino' the same as 'bacon'?

Yes, but with a nuance. In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'tocino' refers to any pork fat, while 'bacon' (or 'beicon') specifically refers to the thin, cured strips.

Is 'tocino' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should always say 'el tocino' or 'mucho tocino'.