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    Tocante (en. Touching)

    /to'kante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That relates to or connects with a specific topic.
    His intervention was very relevant to the discussion on the environment.
    Su intervención fue muy tocante para la discusión sobre el medio ambiente.
    Area of something that is examined or mentioned.
    The report addresses issues related to the local economy.
    El informe toca temas tocantes a la economía local.
    From the verb tocar in the sense of referring to a matter.
    The book addresses issues concerning social justice.
    El libro toca los problemas tocantes a la justicia social.

    Etymology

    Derives from 'tocar', which means to make contact or refer to something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    concerning
    in relation to; regarding.
    tocante a
    to address relevant topics
    to address related or relevant issues.
    tocar temas tocantes
    relevant issues
    topics that are pertinent or relevant.
    asuntos tocantes

    Related Words

    tocar
    to make physical contact or refer to a topic.
    tocar
    toque
    action of touching; it can also refer to a nuance or aspect.
    toque
    reflect
    to manifest or demonstrate something.
    reflejar

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to something that is very pertinent or significantly affects.
    That situation is very relevant for everyone.
    Esa situación es muy tocante para todos.
    Description of a topic that is emotionally relevant.
    The documentary was touching and made me reflect.
    El documental fue tocante y me hizo reflexionar.