taco blando
/tako blando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, a soft shell taco is called taco blando.
The term taco blando refers to a taco made with a flexible flour or corn tortilla rather than a fried, crunchy shell.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of taco (taco) and blando (soft).
Which one should you use?
The term taco blando is used specifically to distinguish a taco with a flexible tortilla from a taco crujiente (crunchy taco).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern Mexico and parts of the United States, a soft shell taco can be called a Taco de tortilla de harina, which translates to a taco with a flour tortilla.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their plural forms: tacos blandos.
Did you know?
- The word taco may have originated from the 'tacos de minero', which were rolled-up explosive charges used by silver miners in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Prefiero un taco blando con carne de res.I prefer a soft shell taco with beef.
- Este taco blando está muy rico.This soft shell taco is very delicious.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are ordering food at a Mexican restaurant.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres un taco blando o uno crujiente?Daniel, do you want a soft shell taco or a crunchy one?
- DanielPrefiero un taco blando con pollo.I prefer a soft shell taco with chicken.
- ElenaYo también pediré un taco blando.I will order a soft shell taco too.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a pedir ahora.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blando, taco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
