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How do you say "taco" in Spanish?
el taco
In Spanish, "taco" is el taco.
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Pronunciation
TAH-ko. Two syllables: TAH-ko. Rhymes with on + oh. Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
El taco is masculine. Plural is los tacos. Taco is a Spanish word used the same way in Spanish and English.
Example sentence
Comes tacos en la taqueria.
You eat tacos at the taco stand.
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How to remember el taco
Taco sounds the same in English and Spanish. Tacos are rolled tortillas filled with delicious ingredients.
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Questions about el taco
How do you say "taco" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "taco" is el taco. It is a noun.
Is el taco masculine or feminine?
El taco is masculine. Plural is los tacos. Taco is a Spanish word used the same way in Spanish and English.
How is el taco used in a sentence?
Use el taco as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Comes tacos en la taqueria. (You eat tacos at the taco stand.).
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