Tocase (en. Touched)

/toˈkase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To adjust or make contact with a part of an object.
The mechanic touched the pieces to ensure they were fine.
El mecánico tocó las piezas para asegurarse de que estaban bien.
To touch a surface gently.
She touched the fabric to see if it was soft.
Ella tocó la tela para ver si era suave.
To make a musical instrument sound.
He played the guitar at the party.
Él tocó la guitarra en la fiesta.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'tocare', which means 'to touch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to touch two feet on the ground
To be back in reality.
tocar dos pies en el suelo
to touch the sky
To feel extremely happy.
tocar el cielo
to not lift a finger
To do nothing to help or collaborate.
no tocar ni un dedo

Related Words

touch
To make physical contact with something.
tocar
touch
The action of touching or the sound produced by it.
toque
touché
Furniture or place where a musical instrument is played.
tocador

Slang Meanings

To touch someone in a romantic context.
That guy touches all the girls at the party.
Ese chico toca a todas las chicas en la fiesta.
To interrupt someone during a conversation.
Don't touch me while I'm talking to her.
No me toques mientras hablo con ella.