tortillas

word · lemma: tortilla

Definition

Thin, round flatbreads made from corn or wheat flour, commonly used in Mexican and Central American cuisine.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the Mexican flatbread, not the Spanish omelette (which is just 'tortilla' in Spanish). Common collocations: 'corn tortillas', 'flour tortillas', 'make tortillas', 'warm the tortillas'. Used for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and wraps.

Example Sentences

We ate chicken with tortillas for dinner.

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She made fresh tortillas this morning.

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I love eating beans and cheese in tortillas.

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Can you warm up the tortillas in the microwave?

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We ran out of tortillas for the tacos, so I had to buy more.

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Nothing beats homemade tortillas with a little butter.

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