Nachito (en. Nachito)

/naˈtʃito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small portion of nachos, usually served as an appetizer.

We ordered a nachito with guacamole to share.

Pedimos un nachito con guacamole para compartir.

Dance or light movement that imitated a nacho.

She did a nachito when she heard her favorite song.

Ella hizo un nachito cuando escuchó su canción favorita.

The term comes from the proper name 'Nacho', which is a common diminutive in Spanish, combined with 'ito' which indicates a small size.

tastes like nachito

It has a comforting food flavor.

sabe a nachito

one more and they've already had many nachitos

It refers to a situation where excess is to be avoided.

uno más y ya fueron muchos nachitos

nachos

Fried corn tortillas topped with cheese and other ingredients.

nachos

snack

Snack or light meal served at gatherings.

botana

dip

Sauce to accompany nachos or other appetizers.

dip

Endearing term for referring to close friends.

Hi, nachito, how have you been?

Hola, nachito, ¿cómo has estado?

Way to refer to something that is greatly enjoyed.

That movie was a nachito, I loved it.

Esa película fue un nachito, la amé.