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empanada

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Empanada (noun) means a pastry with a filling, eaten in Spain, the Philippines and Latin America.

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A pastry with a filling, eaten in Spain, the Philippines and Latin America.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish empanada, the past participle of empanar ("to wrap in bread").

Rhymes for empanada

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"empanada" (noun) means a pastry with a filling, eaten in Spain, the Philippines and Latin America.

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