Meaning & Definition of Burrito in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A type of Mexican food consisting of a flour tortilla that is rolled around a filling of various ingredients.

  Example Sentence: I ordered a chicken burrito with extra guacamole.

• Definition: The filling of a burrito can include beans, rice, cheese, salsa, and meats.

  Example Sentence: He loves to experiment with different fillings in his burritos.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish 'burrito', from 'burro', meaning ' donkey', diminutive form.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• burrito bowl: A deconstructed burrito served in a bowl without the tortilla.
• burrito-sized: Referring to something as large as a burrito.
• breakfast burrito: A burrito filled with breakfast ingredients like eggs and sausage.

Translations

• Spanish: burrito

• French: burrito

• German: Burrito

• Russian: буррито

Related Words

• tortilla: A thin flatbread made from corn or wheat flour.

• salsa: A sauce made from tomatoes and peppers typically served with Mexican dishes.

• quesadilla: A dish consisting of a tortilla filled with cheese and folded in half.

Slang Meanings of burrito

• Meaning: To burrito someone

  Example Sentence: After the party, they started to burrito each other in blankets.

• Meaning: Burrito mode

  Example Sentence: He went into burrito mode, wrapping himself up on the couch.