Tostadas (en. Toast)
/tosˈtadas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Slices of toasted bread that can be served with different accompaniments.
Tostadas are served with beans and avocado.
Las tostadas se sirven con frijoles y aguacate.
Crispy crust that results from toasting the bread.
I enjoy having tostadas with jam for breakfast.
Me gusta disfrutar de tostadas con mermelada en el desayuno.
Traditional dish in Mexican cuisine that consists of toasted corn tortillas.
Chicken tostadas are one of my favorite dishes.
Las tostadas de pollo son uno de mis platillos favoritos.
Etymology
From the verb "tostar," which means to heat something until it becomes golden or crispy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ceviche tostadas
Toasted tortillas served with ceviche.
tostadas de ceviche
tostadas in the morning
A saying that implies enjoying tostadas at breakfast.
tostadas en la mañana
tostadas as an appetizer
Serving tostadas as a starter before the main dish.
tostadas como entrada
Related Words
tostada
A tortilla or slice of bread that has been toasted.
tostada
bread
A staple food made from flour that can be toasted.
pan
ceviche
A dish of raw seafood marinated in citrus that is often served on tostadas.
ceviche
Slang Meanings
A way to refer to a well-made tostada.
That tostada is nicely toasted, I love it!
Esa tostada está bien doradita, ¡me encanta!
Tostadas as a quick take-out meal.
I'm going to buy some tostadas for the road.
Voy a comprar unas tostadas para el camino.