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No. 14,047 in Spanish

taco

A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients like meat, beans, or vegetables.

In a sentence

  • Me encanta comer tacos de carne asada.

    I love eating grilled meat tacos.

    In this sentence, 'taco' refers to the traditional Mexican dish typically consisting of a tortilla filled with various ingredients.

  • El trabajador usó un taco para estabilizar la puerta.

    The worker used a wedge to stabilize the door.

    Here, 'taco' is used to mean a wedge or block used for support or stabilization in construction.

  • Ella usó un taco alto en la fiesta de anoche.

    She wore high heels at last night's party.

    In this context, 'taco' refers to the heel of a shoe, highlighting its versatility depending on the situation.

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