Tocaría (en. Would play)

/tokarˈia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the possibility of touching or making something sound in the future.

If I had a guitar, I would play a song.

Si tuviera una guitarra, tocaría una canción.

Expresses a wish or intention related to touching.

Today I would play something different on the piano.

Hoy tocaría algo diferente en el piano.

In the context of touching someone, it may refer to an expected opportunity.

If I'm invited, I would call my friend to accompany me.

Si me invitan, tocaría a mi amigo para que me acompañe.

From the verb tocar, which comes from the Latin 'tocāre'.

touch the stars

To reach something highly desired.

tocar las estrellas

hit rock bottom

To reach the lowest or most critical situation.

tocar fondo

touch someone

To make physical contact with another person.

tocar a alguien

touch

To make contact with something using the sense of touch.

tocar

touched

Refers to something that has been touched or altered.

tocado

touched (adjective)

One that wears a headpiece, especially in the context of clothing.

tocado (adjetivo)

To touch in a colloquial sense can refer to having sexual relations.

That night, they would play together.

Esa noche, ellos tocarían juntos.

In some circles, to touch is used to refer to playing (in contexts of gambling or video games).

Let's touch some hands at the casino.

Vamos a tocar unas manos en el casino.