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tortilla

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/tɔːrˈtɪjə/ · tor-til-la

A thin flatbread made from corn or wheat flour, commonly used in Mexican dishes.

Meanings

nounformal

A thin flatbread made from corn or wheat flour, commonly used in Mexican dishes.

مکئی یا گندم کے آٹے سے تیار کردہ ایک پتلا روٹی، جو میکسیکن کھانوں میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

ٹورٹیلا

tortilla

Synonyms

flatbreadbreadwrapپتلا روٹیروٹیپہلا

Common Collocations

  • corn tortilla
  • flour tortilla
  • tortilla chips

Example Sentences

I love making homemade tortillas for tacos.

مجھے ٹاکو کے لیے گھریلو ٹورٹیلا بنانا پسند ہے۔

Mujhe taco ke liye gharelo tortilla banana pasand hai.

She served the tortillas with fresh salsa.

اس نے تازہ سالسا کے ساتھ ٹورٹیلا پیش کی۔

Us ne taza salsa ke saath tortilla pesh ki.

Tortillas can be made from either corn or wheat.

ٹورٹیلا مکئی یا گندم دونوں سے بنائی جا سکتی ہے۔

Tortilla makai ya gandum dono se banai ja sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

tortelli:Tortelli is a type of pasta, while tortillas are flatbreads used in cooking.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a tortilla wrap filled with your favorite ingredients.

Visualize a soft, warm tortilla being filled with various toppings.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "tortilla" — little cake

First known use: 19th century

The term 'tortilla' originated from the Spanish word 'torta', which means a cake. It refers to a thin flatbread that has been a staple in Mexican cuisine.