toca aquí
/toka aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tap here" can be translated into Spanish as toca aquí.
This phrase is an instruction to touch a specific area of a touchscreen device.
What does it mean word for word?
The word toca comes from the verb tocar, which means "to touch" or "to tap".
Which one should you use?
While toca aquí is common, pulsa aquí is a frequent alternative used in software to mean "press" or "click" here.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal phrase pincha aquí is used to mean "Tap Here" when referring to digital screens.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form toca aquí uses the informal imperative (tú).
Did you know?
- In Spain, the phrase pincha aquí is used for digital screens, which literally translates to 'prick' or 'stab' here. This is a linguistic carry-over from the era of the mouse cursor, which was viewed as a needle-like pointer.
- In Spanish, the verb tocar is also used to say it is someone's turn. If someone says me toca, they are not touching anything, but saying 'it is my turn'.
- The word tocar is a linguistic chameleon that can mean 'to touch' a screen, 'to play' a musical instrument, or even 'to play' a song.
Examples in context
- Por favor, toque aquí para continuar el proceso.Please tap here to continue the process.
- Le solicitamos pulsar aquí para aceptar los términos y condiciones.We request that you tap here to accept the terms and conditions.
- Oye, toca aquí para ver el video que te mencioné.Hey, tap here to see the video I mentioned to you.
- Si quieres más información sobre el evento, pincha aquí.If you want more information about the event, tap here.
- Toca aquí para abrir la foto.Tap here to open the photo.
- Si quieres continuar, toca aquí.If you want to continue, tap here.
- Toca aquí para aceptar los términos.Tap here to accept the terms.
Example conversation
Mateo is helping María use a new smartphone app.
- María¿Cómo entro en la aplicación?How do I enter the app?
- MateoToca aquí en la pantalla.Tap here on the screen.
- MaríaAh, ya funciona. ¡Gracias, Mateo!Ah, it works now. Thanks, Mateo!
- MateoDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
