burritos

word · lemma: burrito

Definition

Burritos are a type of Mexican food made by wrapping a flour tortilla around fillings such as beans, rice, meat, cheese, and vegetables.

Usage & Nuances

'Burritos' always refers to the plural; one piece is 'a burrito.' Popular in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine in the US. Usually eaten with hands and can be filled with various ingredients. Distinct from 'tacos' (smaller, often with corn tortillas) and 'wraps' (usually not Mexican-style).

Example Sentences

My favorite Mexican food is burritos.

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The restaurant serves chicken and vegetarian burritos.

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Can you believe they put french fries inside their burritos?

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We grabbed some burritos on the way home because we were starving.

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If you haven’t tried their breakfast burritos, you’re missing out!

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We had burritos for lunch today.

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