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    Toca (en. Touch)

    /ˈto.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make contact with something or someone.
    She knocks on the door before entering.
    Ella toca la puerta antes de entrar.
    Interpret a piece of music with an instrument.
    He plays the piano very well.
    Él toca el piano muy bien.
    Receive, find, or arrive at something.
    It's our turn to organize the party.
    Nos toca a nosotros organizar la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'toccāre', which means 'to touch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's my turn
    Indicates that it is someone's turn.
    me toca a mí
    don't poke me in the eye
    Expression that means someone should not annoy or bother.
    no me toques las narices
    push the limits
    Refers to someone reaching a limit or restriction.
    toca los límites

    Related Words

    tocar
    Make a physical contact with something.
    tocar
    tocado
    State of being affected or influenced by something.
    tocado
    touch heaven
    Expression meaning to be very happy or in a state of extreme joy.
    tocar el cielo

    Slang Meanings

    Touching someone (in the context of flirting or making romantic advances)
    He always flirts with girls at parties.
    Él siempre toca a las chicas en las fiestas.
    Hitting rock bottom (in the sense of reaching a low point in life)
    That incident was the moment he hit rock bottom.
    Ese incidente fue el momento en que tocó fondo.