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tortilla

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Noun — A thin, round flatbread made from corn or wheat flour, popular in Mexican cooking and used to wrap fillings.

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Spanish, where it originally meant "little cake."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tortilla” mean?

The word “tortilla” means a thin, round flatbread made from corn or wheat flour, popular in Mexican cooking and used to wrap fillings. In plain terms, a flatbread wrap (Mexican-style) or a potato omelette (Spanish-style) — same word, two very different dishes depending on the country.

How do you pronounce “tortilla”?

“Tortilla” is pronounced taw-TEE-yuh (/tɔɹˈti.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “tortilla” in a sentence?

Here is “tortilla” used in a sentence: “He wrapped the grilled chicken in a warm tortilla.”

What part of speech is “tortilla”?

“Tortilla” is a noun.

Where does the word “tortilla” come from?

The word “tortilla” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish, where it originally meant "little cake.".

How many meanings does “tortilla” have?

“Tortilla” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin, round flatbread made from corn or wheat flour, popular in Mexican cooking and used to wrap fillings.

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