{"id":11126,"date":"2026-10-05T11:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srknation.in\/?p=11126"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:16:49","slug":"taco-bell-india-and-duolingo-celebrate-global-taco-day-uniting-fans-around-one-word-the-world-already-speaks-taco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srknation.in\/?p=11126","title":{"rendered":"Taco Bell India and Duolingo Celebrate Global Taco Day, Uniting Fans Around One Word the World Already Speaks: Taco"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tTurns out, \u201ctaco\u201d needs no translation. The word remains nearly the same across more than 30 languages, a common thread, all for the love of tacos. Spanish? Taco. French? Taco. German? Taco. Japanese? (Takosu). Hindi? (Taiko).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThis Global Taco Day, Tuesday, October 6, Taco Bell and Duolingo are putting that universal language to work, taking the annual celebration global for the first time ever and calling on taco fans around the world, including across India, to go all out in the name of taco.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tGlobal Taco Day kicks off with an all-new, limited-edition Duo Habanero Sauce, taco-fueled language fun and plenty of Duo-fueled surprises, including activations around the world and an in-store celebration with Duo the Owl in Mumbai.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cTogether with Duolingo, we\u2019re bringing two passionate fan communities together around something everyone already understands: a love of tacos<\/em>,\u201d shared Andrea Beer, Chief Marketing Officer, Taco Bell APAC<\/strong>. \u201cIn India, we\u2019re bringing that idea to life with Duo the Owl in Mumbai, an all-new Duo Habanero Sauce for fans across the country and giveaways we know both fan communities are going to love. We can\u2019t wait to see fans join the celebration and go all out in the name of taco.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tDuo Enters His Habanero Era<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tIntroducing\u00a0Duo Habanero Sauce, an all-new, limited-time sauce created exclusively for the Taco Bell x Duolingo collaboration. Bright and tangy with fruity notes and a kick of habanero heat, the sauce delivers a vibrant balance of flavour and spice that builds with every bite. Bold enough to match its namesake, Duo Habanero isn\u2019t one to go unnoticed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAnd because no Taco Bell sauce is complete without a little wisdom, Duo Habanero is getting multilingual. In India, the limited-edition sauce ramekins feature taco-inspired wisdoms across Hindi, English, Korean and Spanish, which are some of the top languages people in India are learning on Duolingo. Every wisdom is a reminder that while languages may differ, the love of tacos is universal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cLanguage and food are two of the most powerful ways we connect with culture and with each other,<\/em>\u201d said Emmanuel Orssaud, Chief Marketing Officer, Duolingo<\/strong>. \u201cTaco is a rare word that travels easily across cultures, making it a fun starting point for getting people curious about language.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAcross participating markets globally, Taco Bell and Duolingo are bringing Global Taco Day to life with limited-edition surprises, local offers and appearances from Duo the Owl.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tDuo Reports for Duty in Mumbai<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tOn Tuesday, October 6, Taco Bell and Duolingo are taking their taco fluency IRL with an in-store activation at Taco Bell, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla, Mumbai, on October 6, 2026, from 12 noon to 7 PM.<\/span><\/span>
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\n\tDuo will appear in a custom Taco Bell uniform produced by Duolingo India, bringing the partnership to life in-store alongside exciting consumer activities, including a Spin the Wheel to win exclusive Taco Bell deals or a Duolingo Super code worth Rs. 1,000, and a dedicated photo booth where fans can click pictures with the iconic Duolingo Owl. Fans can experience the all-new Duo Habanero Sauce and get in on the taco-fueled, Duo-fueled fun.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe Mumbai celebration is part of a series of Global Taco Day activations taking place around the world, with Duo making appearances in Mumbai, Toronto, New York City and Shanghai as Taco Bell and Duolingo bring the global celebration to life locally.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tFor the Love of Taco Fans<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tTaco Bell has a history of making more of National Taco Day. In 2023, Taco Bell helped liberate \u201cTaco Tuesday\u201d in the United States, opening the phrase up for restaurants nationwide. Then, in 2024, Taco Bell took on the calendar itself, working with National Day Calendar to move National Taco Day to the first Tuesday in October. The brand celebrated the newly minted National Taco Day first anniversary in 2025 with special deals for fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tThe trademark? Cancelled. The calendar? Fixed.\u00a0Next up: going global.\u00a0With Duolingo along for the ride, it\u2019s the next notch in Taco Bell\u2019s years-long effort to make the day bigger for taco fans everywhere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cWe’ve always believed tacos are for everyone<\/em>,\u201d said Amy Ellis Durini, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Taco Bell International<\/strong>. \u201cThere\u2019s something pretty special about a word that can be understood across languages and cultures. Together with Duolingo, we\u2019re celebrating a love of tacos that brings people together everywhere \u2013 and the idea that sometimes the things that connect us need very little translation at all<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAbout Taco Bell Corp.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\tSince 1962, Taco Bell has brought innovative, craveable Mexican-inspired food to generations of fans. As one of the world\u2019s leading restaurant brands, Taco Bell serves millions of customers each week across nearly 10,000 restaurants in more than 40 markets around the globe. Known for its cultural impact, fan-first mindset, and history of defying expectations, Taco Bell has been recognized as one of\u202fFast Company\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0World’s Most Innovative Companies and one of\u00a0\u202fTIME\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0Most Influential Companies.\u00a0 You can also stay up to date on all things Taco Bell India by following us on Instagram<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tAbout Duolingo<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\t\u200b\u200b\u200bDuolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Its flagship app has organically become the world’s most popular way to learn languages and the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested to provide learners a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tDuolingo Super code giveaway is available in limited quantities and while supplies last. Additional eligibility, redemption and offer terms may apply. Limited time offer. Ends 10\/6\/26 or when supply of codes is depleted, whichever occurs first; redeem code by 11\/15\/2026. Must not be a current Duolingo subscriber. Cannot be combined with any other Duolingo extended free trial offer this calendar year. Eligibility restrictions and full terms apply: Offer Terms (www.duolingo.com\/terms<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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