tortilla

[US]/tɔː'tiːjə/
[UK]/tɔ'tijə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a thin pancake made of corn flour, a round flat bread made of corn flour.

Phrases & Collocations

tortilla chips

tortilla wrap

Example Sentences

Flat breads include tortillas (Mexican), chapatti (Indian) and pita bread (Middle Eastern).

Fold the tortilla back again, and cut it into 3 triangles, as if you were cutting a pie. (You don't have to cut the quesadilla into triangles, it just makes it easier for kids to eat.

I love to eat tortilla chips with salsa.

She made delicious chicken tortilla soup for dinner.

Tortilla wraps are a popular choice for lunch.

I prefer my tacos with flour tortillas.

The tortilla press is used to make flat tortillas.

My mom taught me how to make homemade tortillas.

We ordered a platter of nachos with extra tortilla strips.

The tortilla is a staple in Mexican cuisine.

I like to fill my tortillas with beans and cheese.

She learned how to make tortillas from scratch.

Real-world Examples

Central America has its tortillas, made of crushed corn.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

We have a tortilla with Kettle Chips.

Source: Gourmet Base

The staples of huevos rancheros are fried tortillas, refried beans, salsa, and of course, fried eggs.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Gourmet Food

It is cheese cooked in a tortilla.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

Tortilla de patatas is a simple dish.

Source: Emma's delicious English

I'm putting some refried beans on tortillas.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

The Spanish potato and onion tortilla.

Source: Emma's delicious English

A tortilla is a thin, round piece of bread.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

Great. Oh, is that a tortilla chip right there?

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Maybe a handful of tortilla strips for added crunch.

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

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