"Toca la guitarra"
I was just wondering if my teacher is saying something right. Ok we learned little sayings so we could understand a story. She taught us "Toca la guitara/o" as "S/he playes the guitar" I was wondering if its says that or "S/he touches the guitar" Bc I learned that toca means touch... So am I learning that right?
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Yes, you are learning it correctly. Tocar does mean touch, but the verb is also used when you're talking about playing a musical instrument. So, Toca la guitarra, (He plays the guitar), toco el piano (I play the piano.) etc.
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Tocar means to touch. It also means to play (as a musical instrument). If you're waiting to see the doctor, someone might tell you "Te toca" meaning it's your turn. Just as in English, many words have a number of different meanings.
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It means both, touch and play (an instrument).
HI, and welcome to the forum. Tocar has many meanings. Try typing tocar in the dictionary on this site. You will find many examples of different meanings for tocar, including its use for playing an instrument.
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