tacos callejeros
/takos kaʝexeɾos/from spelling rules
tacos callejeros is the Spanish phrase for street tacos.
This phrase refers to small tacos typically sold by vendors from carts or stalls on the street. While tacos callejeros is a common way to describe this specific food, speakers also frequently use the phrase tacos de la calle to refer to street food in general.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tacos callejeros is composed of tacos (tacos) and callejeros (street-related or from the street).
Which one should you use?
tacos de la calle is a way of saying "tacos from the street."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows Spanish noun-adjective agreement. You should use the singular taco callejero when referring to one street taco and the plural tacos callejeros when referring to multiple.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word taco was historically used as a slang term for a plug or a wad of gunpowder used in mining, which is why the folded shape of the tortilla is sometimes compared to a charge of explosives.
- While tacos is the universal term, a street vendor might specifically refer to their style as tacos al pastor, which uses a cooking method inspired by Lebanese immigrants.
- The word callejero is often used metaphorically in Spanish to describe someone who is a 'wanderer' or a 'vagrant' who lives on the streets.
Examples in context
- Vamos a la esquina a comer unos tacos callejeros. ¡Son los mejores de la ciudad!Let's go to the corner to eat some street tacos. They're the best in town!
- Me encantan los tacos callejeros.I love street tacos.
- ¿Dónde venden los mejores tacos callejeros?Where do they sell the best street tacos?
- Compré unos tacos callejeros muy ricos.I bought some very delicious street tacos.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Daniel¿Quieres comer tacos callejeros hoy?Do you want to eat street tacos today?
- LucíaSí, suena muy bien.Yes, that sounds great.
- DanielConozco un puesto excelente cerca de aquí.I know an excellent stall near here.
- Lucía¡Perfecto, vamos entonces!Perfect, let's go then!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
