tócame
/tokame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tap me" is translated into Spanish as tócame.
The verb used here, tocar, covers both the physical act of tapping and the broader act of touching.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative verb toca (touch/tap) and the enclitic pronoun me (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form tócame uses the informal imperative (tú form).
How do you pronounce it?
/tokame/
Did you know?
- The word tocar can also mean 'to be one's turn'. For example, saying me toca means 'it is my turn' rather than 'touch me'.
- The verb tocar is also the standard word for playing a musical instrument. If you say tócame to a musician holding an instrument, you are asking them to play for you.
- Using tócame can be highly suggestive in Spanish. Because tocar is so broad, the phrase is frequently used in romantic songs and literature to imply intimacy.
Examples in context
- Tócame el hombro para llamar mi atención.Tap my shoulder to get my attention.
- Si me ves, tócame el brazo.If you see me, tap my arm.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are in a crowded room.
- MaríaAlejandro, por favor tócame el brazo si me pierdes.Alejandro, please tap my arm if you lose me.
- AlejandroEstá bien, María, te avisaré así.Okay, María, I will let you know that way.
- MaríaEs que hay mucha gente aquí.It's just that there are many people here.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, estaré atento.Don't worry, I'll be paying attention.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
