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taquear means to eat tacos — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 5, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

taquear

verb • /[ta-ke-AR]/

to eat tacos

Example:

Vamos a taquear hoy.

Let’s go eat tacos today.

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🧠 What does taquear mean?

Taquear is a fun and informal Mexican slang verb that specifically means "to eat tacos." It's a colloquialism you'll mostly hear in Mexico, and it's a lively way to express your enjoyment of this popular dish.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Vamos a taquear!
    Let's go eat tacos!
  • Ayer taqueamos en la calle.
    Yesterday we ate tacos on the street.
  • Tengo ganas de taquear al pastor.
    I feel like having al pastor tacos.
  • ¿Taqueamos mañana?
    Shall we have tacos tomorrow?
  • Me encanta taquear los fines de semana.
    I love eating tacos on weekends.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to eat tacos' in Spanish?
While the literal translation is "comer tacos," the slang term "taquear" is a much more fun and common way to express this in Mexico.
How do you pronounce 'taquear' in Spanish?
It's pronounced tah-keh-ahr, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'taquear' in a sentence?
You can use it simply, like "¡Vamos a taquear!" (Let's go eat tacos!), or more specifically, like "Quiero taquear tacos al pastor" (I want to eat al pastor tacos).
What is the English translation of 'taquear'?
The most accurate translation is "to eat tacos."
Does 'taquear' change for gender or number?
Yes, like any regular -ar verb, it conjugates according to the subject. For example: yo taqueo, tú taqueas, él/ella/usted taquea, nosotros taqueamos, vosotros taqueáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes taquean.
Is 'taquear' common in everyday Spanish?
It's very common in informal, everyday speech in Mexico, but you likely won't hear it as frequently in other Spanish-speaking countries.
Does 'taquear' have slang or double meanings?
While "taquear" itself is slang for "to eat tacos," it doesn't have any further slang or double meanings.
Is 'taquear' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
You'll mostly hear "taquear" used in Mexico. In Spain and other parts of Latin America, "comer tacos" (to eat tacos) is more common.
How do you conjugate 'taquear' in Spanish?
It follows regular -ar verb conjugations. For example: Present Tense: Yo taqueo Tú taqueas Él/Ella/Usted taquea Nosotros/Nosotras taqueamos Vosotros/Vosotras taqueáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes taquean

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "taquear"

Synonyms: comer tacos

💡 Did You Know?

While "taquear" is common slang in Mexico, using playful, food-specific verbs like this is fairly widespread. For example, in some regions, you might hear "hamburguesear" (to eat hamburgers) or "pizzear" (to eat pizza).

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