turco (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "turco" functions primarily as a noun and can also be used as an adjective in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/turˈko/

Translation Options into English

• Turkish (adjective)
• Turk (noun)
• Turkish person (noun)

Meaning and Usage

In general Spanish usage, "turco" refers to someone from Turkey or of Turkish descent. As an adjective, it describes anything related to Turkey. In the Dominican Republic and other regions, "turco" can also refer to a type of person who is considered to be crafty, sly, or tricky, often used in argot (slang).

The term is moderately frequent in both oral and written contexts, with a slight predominance in oral speech due to colloquial usage.

Example Sentences

1. Él es un turco que vino a trabajar en la construcción.

2. He is a Turk who came to work in construction.

3. La comida turca es muy sabrosa.

4. Turkish food is very tasty.

5. No confíes en ese turco, siempre tiene un truco bajo la manga.

6. Don't trust that crafty guy; he always has a trick up his sleeve.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "turco" may also appear in idiomatic expressions, usually reflecting the crafty or sly connotation associated with the word in certain contexts.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Ser turco" - Se utiliza para referirse a alguien que es astuto o engañoso.
2. “He’s being very ‘turco’ in this negotiation.”

3. "Él está siendo muy turco en esta negociación."

4. "No ser turco" - Cuando alguien actúa de manera honesta o directa.

5. “I’m not being ‘turco’ with you; I’m telling the truth.”

6. "No estoy siendo turco contigo; estoy diciendo la verdad."

7. "El turco siempre tiene un plan." - Para describir a alguien que siempre tiene una estrategia o táctica.

8. “The crafty guy always has a plan.”
9. "El turco siempre tiene un plan."

Etymology

The term "turco" comes from the Latin "Turcus," which also referred to the people of Turkey. The original use of the term was more geographic but evolved to encompass a range of cultural, national, and colloquial meanings.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Turco (for a person from Turkey)
• Ottomano (relating to the Ottoman Empire)

Antonyms

• While there aren’t direct antonyms for "turco" related to nationality, one could refer to other nationalities (e.g., "español" for Spanish, "americano" for American) when discussing contrasting identities.

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