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    Nacho (en. Nacho)

    /ˈnatʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A typical dish of Mexican cuisine consisting of totopos (fried tortillas) covered with melted cheese.
    We ordered nachos with guacamole and salsa to share.
    Pedimos nachos con guacamole y salsa para compartir.
    A popular appetizer at parties and social gatherings, commonly served with different salsas.
    Nachos are the perfect appetizer for watching a movie.
    Los nachos son el aperitivo perfecto para ver una película.

    Etymology

    The word 'nacho' comes from the abbreviated form of 'Ignacio', who is said to have had a dish named after him in a restaurant in the 1940s.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nachos with cheese
    Nachos topped with a generous portion of melted cheese.
    nachos con queso
    to order nachos
    To request a nacho dish at a restaurant or event.
    ordenar nachos
    to make nachos
    To prepare nachos at home with chosen ingredients.
    hacer nachos

    Related Words

    totopo
    Fried corn tortilla, used as the base for nachos.
    totopo
    guacamole
    Avocado-based sauce, commonly served with nachos.
    guacamole
    salsa
    A mixture of ingredients served with nachos to add flavor.
    salsa

    Slang Meanings

    To describe something or someone as fun or interesting, similar to nachos at a party.
    That movie was a total nacho, I loved it!
    Esa película fue un nacho total, ¡me encantó!
    To refer to a situation where there is too much mixing of things or confusion.
    The party was a nacho, too much mess.
    La fiesta fue un nacho, demasiado desorden.