Tortilla (en. Omelet)

/toɾˈtiʝa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Culinary preparation made from corn or wheat dough, cooked on a comal.

In Mexico, the tortilla is a staple food in the daily diet.

En México, la tortilla es un alimento básico en la dieta diaria.

Dish of Spanish origin made with eggs, potatoes, and onion, also called Spanish tortilla.

The Spanish tortilla is perfect as a tapa.

La tortilla española es perfecta como tapa.

From Old Spanish 'tortilla', diminutive of 'torta', which means 'flat cake'.

potato omelette

Spanish tortilla, made with potatoes and eggs.

tortilla de patatas

to turn the tortilla over

To change a situation unexpectedly.

dar la vuelta a la tortilla

to be like a tortilla

To be in an uncomfortable or very tight situation.

estar como una tortilla

comal

Metal or clay plate used to cook tortillas.

comal

dough

Mixture of flour and water used to make tortillas.

masa

tortilla holder

Container where tortillas are stored.

tortillero

Tortilla that is prepared quickly and informally.

I am going to make a quick tortilla for dinner.

Voy a hacer una tortilla exprés para la cena.

Tortilla used to make tacos.

We need more tortillas for the tacos at the party.

Necesitamos más tortillas para los tacos de la fiesta.