No. 2,353 in Spanish
toca
"To touch" or "to play" (an instrument), depending on context.
In a sentence
Ahora me toca hablar.
Now it's my turn to speak.
Here, 'toca' is used to indicate a turn or responsibility, akin to 'it's someone's turn'.
La música que toca es muy emotiva.
The music he/she/they play is very emotional.
In this sentence, 'toca' indicates the action of playing an instrument or music.
La situación nos toca profundamente.
The situation profoundly affects us.
Here, 'toca' is used metaphorically to denote emotional impact or connection.
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