Toco (en. Play)

/'toko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Portion of an object or material that can be touched.
I gave my friend a touch of bread.
Le di un toco de pan a mi amigo.
Part of something that has been touched.
The touch of the guitar sounded very good.
El toco de la guitarra sonó muy bien.
verb
Action of making physical contact with something.
I play the piano every day.
Toco el piano todos los días.
To come into contact with someone affectionately.
She touches my arm to comfort me.
Ella me toca el brazo para consolarme.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I touch bottom
Situation in which one reaches the limit of something.
toco fondo
curfew
Deadline established to be in a place.
toque de queda
to give a touch
To make contact or communicate something to someone quickly.
dar un toque

Related Words

tocar
To make physical contact with something.
tocar
tact
Sense that allows perception of sensations through the skin.
tacto
touched
Action of touching or something that has been touched.
tocado

Slang Meanings

Gesture of quick contact, especially in an informal setting.
I gave him a tap on the back to greet him.
Le di un toco en la espalda para saludarlo.
Participation in a social activity.
Let's go to the bar; I'm joining the group.
Vamos al bar, me uno al toco.