Quesadillas Meaning in English

word · lemma: quesadilla

US

ˌkeɪsəˈdiːjəz

kay-suh-DEE-yuz

UK

kˌeɪsədˈiːɐ

kay-suh-DEE-uh

Definition

Quesadillas are a Mexican dish made by filling a tortilla with cheese and sometimes other ingredients, then cooking it until the cheese melts.

Usage & Nuances

'Quesadillas' is always plural in English for multiple pieces; singular is 'quesadilla'. The word is often used in restaurants. Fillings can vary (cheese is classic, but meats or vegetables are common). Often served as a snack, lunch, or appetizer.

• Spanish: quesadillas
• Portuguese (BR): quesadilhas
• Portuguese (PT): quesadilhas
• Chinese (Simplified): 墨西哥芝士饼
• Chinese (Traditional): 墨西哥起司餅
• Hindi: क़ेसादीया
• Arabic: كيسادياس
• Bengali: কেসাদিয়া
• Russian: кесадилья
• Japanese: ケサディーヤ
• Vietnamese: quesadilla
• Korean: 케사디야
• Turkish: quesadilla
• Urdu: کوسادیلا
• Indonesian: quesadilla

Example Sentences

We had chicken quesadillas for lunch.

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She likes to make cheese quesadillas at home.

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The restaurant serves spicy quesadillas.

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Can you share your secret to getting your quesadillas so crispy?

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Whenever I visit Mexico, I always grab some street quesadillas.

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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but these quesadillas are amazing!

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