Tacos Meaning in English
word · lemma: taco
/ˈtɑkoʊz/
TAH-kohz
/tˈɑːkəʊz/
TAH-kohz
Definition
Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made with a folded or rolled tortilla filled with ingredients like meat, beans, cheese, and vegetables.
Usage & Nuances
"Tacos" is almost always used in the plural in English. Can refer to both soft and hard shells. Commonly eaten as street food or in casual settings. In English, 'tacos' refers to the Mexican dish, not to be confused with any unrelated meanings in other languages.
Spanish: tacosPortuguese (BR): tacosPortuguese (PT): tacosChinese (Simplified): 玉米卷Chinese (Traditional): 墨西哥捲餅Hindi: टाकोसArabic: تاكوBengali: টাকোসRussian: такосJapanese: タコスVietnamese: bánh tacoKorean: 타코Turkish: takoUrdu: ٹاکوزIndonesian: taco
Example Sentences
We had chicken tacos for dinner.
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There are three tacos on the plate.
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Do you like spicy tacos?
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Let’s grab some tacos after work.
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I can eat a ton of tacos when I’m hungry.
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These fish tacos are amazing—try one!
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