Also means
swear word
Usage Note
Taco has several meanings that vary strikingly by region. In Spain it most commonly means a wooden or plastic plug, a pad of paper, or — colloquially — a swear word (soltar tacos: to swear). In Mexico and much of Latin America it primarily refers to the corn-tortilla food. The homograph taco (heel of a shoe, billiard cue tip, or a traffic jam in Chile) adds further regional nuance learners should be aware of.
Examples
"Clavó el cuadro con un taco en la pared."
Natural Translation
He hung the picture with a wall plug.
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