taco de ojo

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “taco of eye", in the sense of "food or meal for the eye or sight”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌtako de ˈoxo/ [ˌt̪a.ko ð̞e ˈo.xo]
  • Syllabification: ta‧co de o‧jo

Noun

taco de ojo m (plural tacos de ojo)

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic, Mexico) a good or pleasant sight; a sight for sore eyes
    Pues acá echándome un taco de ojo
    So, here I am enjoying the sight
    (literally, “So, here [I am] throwing myself an eye taco”)

Usage notes

  • Usually for one or more attractive persons, rarely for food.


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