taco de billar
/tako de biʝaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pool cue" is taco de billar in Spanish.
The term refers to the long, tapered wooden stick used to hit balls in the game of pool. In casual settings or at a pool hall, speakers often shorten the phrase to just taco.
What does it mean word for word?
The word taco literally means "cue" or "stick" in the context of billiards, although in other contexts it can refer to the food or a plug/wedge.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term taco de pool is used in some Latin American countries, particularly Mexico.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests the food known as a taco is named after the tacos de minero, which were rolled-up explosive charges used in mines.
Examples in context
- Voy a practicar con mi palo de pool esta tarde.I'm going to practice with my pool cue this afternoon.
- Pásame el taco, por favor.Pass me the cue, please.
- Necesito un taco de billar nuevo.I need a new pool cue.
- El taco de billar es de madera.The pool cue is made of wood.
- Él dejó su taco de billar en la mesa.He left his pool cue on the table.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are at a pool hall.
- Sofía¿Dónde está mi taco de billar?Where is my pool cue?
- DanielEstá junto a la mesa, Sofía.It is next to the table, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel.Thanks, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, ¿quieres jugar?You're welcome, do you want to play?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries billar, de, taco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
