Fajita Meaning in English
word
fəˈdʒitə/, /fəˈhitə
fuh-HEE-tuh
fɐhˈiːtɐ
fuh-HEE-tuh
Definition
A fajita is a Mexican dish made with strips of grilled meat, usually served with cooked peppers and onions in a tortilla.
Usage & Nuances
'Fajita' is a loanword from Spanish and is both singular and plural in English. Commonly used to refer to the Tex-Mex dish at restaurants. Usually made with beef or chicken, but variations exist. Served sizzling at the table in many restaurants.
Spanish: fajitaPortuguese (BR): fajitaPortuguese (PT): fajitaChinese (Simplified): 法希达 (墨西哥烤肉卷)Chinese (Traditional): 法希達 (墨西哥烤肉捲)Hindi: फजीता (मेक्सिकन भोजन)Arabic: فاهيتاBengali: ফাজিতাRussian: фахитаJapanese: ファヒータVietnamese: fajitaKorean: 파히타Turkish: fajitaUrdu: فاجیتاIndonesian: fajita
Example Sentences
I ordered a fajita for lunch.
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A fajita usually has meat and vegetables.
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He made chicken fajitas for dinner.
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Can we share the sizzling fajitas tonight?
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The best part is wrapping your own fajita at the table.
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Whenever I go to a Mexican place, I can’t resist the fajitas.
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