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    Tocino (en. Bacon)

    /toˈθino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of fatty meat obtained from the lower part of the pig.
    I like to add crispy bacon to my salads.
    Me gusta añadir tocino crujiente a mis ensaladas.
    Strips of fried and crispy bacon used as an ingredient in various recipes.
    The breakfast includes eggs and bacon.
    El desayuno incluye huevos y tocino.

    Etymology

    The word 'tocino' comes from the Latin 'baconem', which means 'to touch' or 'languid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to touch the bacon
    To refer to enjoying or savoring something, especially food.
    tocar el tocino
    bacon from heaven
    A traditional Spanish dessert made with egg yolks and sugar.
    tocino de cielo

    Related Words

    pancetta
    A cut of meat that contains more fat, similar to bacon.
    panceta
    bacon
    An English term that refers to bacon, often used in culinary contexts.
    beicon

    Slang Meanings

    Very greasy or unhealthy food.
    That dish is full of bacon and other very greasy ingredients.
    Ese plato está lleno de tocino y otros ingredientes muy grasosos.
    A colloquial term to refer to a person who is a bit 'chubby'.
    She always laughs and says she is a 'bacon' for her tastes.
    Ella siempre se ríe y dice que es un 'tocino' por sus gustos.