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    Tocantes (en. Played instruments)

    /toˈkantes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Adjectives or nouns that describe something that has the ability to touch.
    Touching instruments create melodious sounds.
    Los instrumentos tocantes crean sonidos melodiosos.
    Refers to the organs or parts of the body that have the function of touching.
    The hands are touching and fundamental for musical creation.
    Las manos son tocantes y fundamentales para la creación musical.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'tocar', which comes from the Latin 'toccāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to touch the heart
    To deeply move someone.
    tocar el corazón
    to knock on the door
    To call at the door to enter.
    tocar la puerta
    to hit rock bottom
    To reach a low or critical point.
    tocar fondo

    Related Words

    to touch
    To produce a sound with an instrument or with parts of the body.
    tocar
    touched
    State of being touched or influenced by something.
    tocado
    contact
    Action of touching or physically joining.
    contacto

    Slang Meanings

    A person who becomes emotionally involved in an intense way.
    He is a touching presence in everyone's life, always ready to listen.
    Es un tocante en la vida de todos, siempre dispuesto a escuchar.
    The action of doing something that startles someone.
    That comment was really touching; it left me thinking.
    Ese comentario fue realmente tocante, me dejó pensando.