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    Burrito (en. Donkey)

    /buˈrito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Flour tortilla rolled with a filling of meat, beans, rice, or vegetables.
    The chicken burrito is my favorite.
    El burrito de pollo es mi favorito.
    A type of fast food originating from Mexico.
    Let's go eat a burrito at the new restaurant on the corner.
    Vamos a comer un burrito en el nuevo restaurante de la esquina.
    A dish that can include guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
    The burrito is filled with fresh ingredients.
    El burrito está lleno de ingredientes frescos.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'burrito', which refers to a small donkey, possibly because of the way burritos are 'loaded'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    breakfast burrito
    A burrito typically consumed in the morning, commonly filled with eggs and meat.
    burrito de desayuno
    giant burrito
    A burrito that is much larger than normal.
    burrito gigante
    vegetarian burrito
    A burrito that does not contain meat and is filled only with vegetables.
    burrito vegetariano

    Related Words

    tortilla
    Base made of corn or flour used to make burritos.
    tortilla
    salsa
    Tomato- or chili-based condiment that accompanies burritos.
    salsa
    beans
    Legumes that are often used as filling in burritos.
    frijoles

    Slang Meanings

    A burrito that is very loaded with ingredients.
    This is a road burrito, it's packed!
    Este es un burrito de carretera, ¡está repleto!
    Refers to someone who is very wrapped up in their problems.
    Don't worry, it's just a burrito wrapped in its own sadness.
    No te preocupes, solo es un burrito envuelto en su propia tristeza.