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    Hoc (en. Hoc)

    /hok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Term used as a reference or indicator in specific contexts.
    In this case, 'hoc' refers to a previously mentioned action.
    En este caso, 'hoc' se refiere a una acción previamente mencionada.
    Used in formal expressions to denote something cited.
    'Hoc est verbum quod me multum iuvat.'
    'Hoc est verbum quod me multum iuvat.'

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'hoc', which means 'this'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hoc est
    This is.
    hoc est
    hoc tempore
    At this time.
    hoc tempore
    hoc modo
    In this way.
    hoc modo

    Related Words

    towards
    Indicates direction or movement.
    hacia
    this
    Reference to a nearby object.
    esto
    that
    Reference to a not-so-near object.
    ese

    Slang Meanings

    Used in colloquial language to denote disdain towards what is mentioned.
    What you said is pure hoc.
    Lo que dijiste es pura hoc.
    Means something that is obvious or evident in a conversation.
    What you said is a hoc.
    Eso que dijiste es un hoc.