Verb Lookup
tocar
to touch
Note · Nota: tocar also means to play an instrument: tocar la guitarra.
tocar también significa tocar un instrumento: tocar la guitarra.
✋ Infinitive · Infinitivo
tocar
toh-KAHR
to touch
Gerund · Gerundio: tocando
Participle · Participio: tocado
Yo · I
toco
touch
Yo toco.
I touch.
Tú · You
tocas
touch
Tú tocas.
You touch.
Él / Ella · He / She
toca
touches
Él / Ella toca.
He / She touches.
Nosotros · We
tocamos
touch
Nosotros tocamos.
We touch.
Ellos · They
tocan
touch
Ellos tocan.
They touch.
Why does this change?
- Orthographic (spelling) change
- The spelling shifts in some forms to keep the pronunciation consistent (e.g. c→qu, g→gu) — the sound doesn't actually change, just how it's written.
- c → qu before an -é ending (preterite yo)
Used in lessons · Usado en lecciones
- 🏛️ Public Services & Appointments
Ya me toca.
It's my turn now.
- 📱 Screens & Family Time
Tocan a la puerta.
Someone's at the door.
- ⚽ Recess, Lunch & Specials
¡Me toca a mí!
It's my turn!
- 🏢 Office Life: Training & Events
Eso no me toca a mí.
That's not my call.
- 🩺 Doctor & Pharmacy
Le toca la vacuna.
It's time for her shot.
- 🧸 Kids: Essentials
Te toca a ti.
It's your turn.
Words and phrases · Palabras y frases
Phrases with this verb · Frases con el verbo
- No toques eso.Don't touch that.
- No debes tocar eso.You shouldn't touch that.
Looking for a different verb? Search the full verb list.