tocar césped
/tokaɾ θesped/from spelling rules
The English phrase "touch grass" is translated into Spanish as tocar césped.
Meaning: to spend time outside (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the phrase tocar pasto is used for "touch grass".
How do you pronounce it?
/tokaɾ θesped/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, you might hear people say salir a que te dé el aire, which translates to 'go out to let the air hit you', a much more common way to suggest someone spend time outside.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, tocar is used to say it is someone's turn to do something. Using it in tocar césped creates a subtle pun that it is finally the person's turn to go outside.
- While tocar césped is a direct translation, in many Spanish-speaking countries, people might use the verb pisar (to step on) instead of tocar to suggest someone needs to get outdoors and reconnect with reality.
Examples in context
- Voy a tocar el césped con las manos.I am going to touch the grass with my hands.
- Me encanta suavemente tocar césped fresco y esponjoso.I love gently touching fresh and fluffy grass.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are arguing about a video game.
- ElenaLlevas diez horas jugando, Mateo.You have been playing for ten hours, Mateo.
- MateoSolo necesito ganar una partida más.I just need to win one more game.
- ElenaEn serio, deberías salir a tocar césped.Seriously, you should go touch grass.
- MateoEstá bien, iré al parque ahora.Fine, I will go to the park now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
