un taco de ojo
/un tako de oxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "eye candy" (referring to an attractive person) can be translated into Spanish as un taco de ojo.
Both un taco de ojo and Bombón are used to describe someone who is visually appealing or extremely attractive.
Meaning: attractive person (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
un taco de ojo is Mexican slang.
Did you know?
- The word taco in un taco de ojo may share its origins with 'tacos de minero', which were rolled explosive charges used in mines.
- In Mexico, calling someone un taco de ojo implies that looking at them is as satisfying and enjoyable as eating a delicious taco.
- The English word 'ogle', meaning to look at someone with desire, is a linguistic cousin to the Spanish word ojo used in this phrase.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are watching a movie together.
- DanielMira al protagonista, es un taco de ojo.Look at the lead actor, he is eye candy.
- SofíaTienes razón, es muy guapo.You're right, he is very handsome.
- DanielLa película es mala, pero él es genial.The movie is bad, but he is great.
- SofíaSolo lo vemos por eso entonces.We're only watching it for that then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, ojo, taco, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
