tortilla

[tɔːˈtiːjə]

tortilla Definition

a thin, flat, round bread made from cornmeal or flour, and typically eaten in Mexican and Spanish cuisine.

Using tortilla: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tortilla" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a breakfast burrito with eggs, cheese, and tortilla.

  • Example

    She made fresh tortillas for the tacos.

  • Example

    The quesadilla was served with a side of guacamole and tortilla chips.

tortilla Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tortilla

Phrases with tortilla

  • a type of tortilla made from cornmeal, commonly used in Mexican cuisine

    Example

    The tacos were served with homemade corn tortillas.

  • a type of tortilla made from wheat flour, commonly used in Tex-Mex cuisine

    Example

    The burrito was wrapped in a large flour tortilla.

  • a type of snack food made from fried or baked tortilla pieces, often served with salsa or guacamole

    Example

    We ordered a basket of tortilla chips and salsa to share.

Origins of tortilla

from Spanish 'torta', meaning 'round cake'

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Summary: tortilla in Brief

A 'tortilla' [tɔːˈtiːjə] is a thin, flat, round bread made from cornmeal or flour, commonly used in Mexican and Spanish cuisine. It can be filled with various ingredients to make dishes like burritos and tacos, or served as a side with dips like salsa and guacamole. 'Tortilla' comes in two main types: corn tortilla and flour tortilla.

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