Se dice para ahuyentar la mala suerte tras mencionar algo bueno.
Said to avoid bad luck after mentioning something fortunate.
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See how the word “toco madera” is used in sentences
Tengo un trabajo estupendo, ¡toco madera! — I have a great job, touch wood!
Todo va bien, toco madera, ¿verdad? — Everything is going well, touch wood?
Últimamente está sana; toquemos madera. — She’s been healthy lately; let’s touch wood.
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