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    Taco (en. Wad)

    /ˈtako/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Typical culinary preparation from Mexico consisting of a tortilla filled with meat, vegetables, and sauces.
    The taco al pastor is one of the most popular in Mexico City.
    El taco al pastor es uno de los más populares en la Ciudad de México.
    Kitchen element that allows wrapping food.
    We use a corn tortilla to make the taco.
    Utilizamos una tortilla de maíz para hacer el taco.
    Product made from corn or flour dough used for making tacos.
    The taco is made with freshly made dough.
    El taco se hace con masa recién hecha.

    Etymology

    From Nahuatl 'tlahco', meaning 'half' or 'in the middle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eye taco
    to look at or see something with interest or desire.
    taco de ojo
    sign taco
    difficulty or mistake in writing.
    taco de letrero
    to make a taco
    to prepare a taco with ingredients.
    hacer un taco

    Related Words

    tortilla
    Thin disc of corn or flour dough.
    tortilla
    salsa
    Condiment used in tacos.
    salsa
    filling
    Content that is put inside a taco.
    relleno

    Slang Meanings

    Very complicated job or task.
    This project is a taco, we need more time.
    Este proyecto es un taco, necesitamos más tiempo.
    Person who gets involved in conflicts.
    That person is always a taco in problems.
    Esa persona siempre es un taco en los problemas.