VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
tocar
to play (instrument); to touch
First introduced in Chapter 3 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use tocar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see tocar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo toco todos los días.Every single weekday I try to play (instrument); to touch when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta tocar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates play (instrument); to touch slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does tocar mean in Spanish?
to play (instrument); to touch (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use tocar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is tocar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.