taco de ojo

Spanish

Etymology

From taco + ojo; literally, "taco of eye", in the sense of "food or meal for the eye or sight"

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌtakodeˈoxo/, [ˌt̪akoðeˈoxo]

Noun

taco de ojo m (plural tacos de ojo)

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic, Mexico) A good or pleasant sight; a sight for sore eyes
    1. Pues acá echándome un taco de ojo, "So, here I am enjoying (literally, throwing to me, or serving for me) the sight"

Usage notes
  • Usually for one or more attractive persons, rarely for food
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