Tortilya (en. Tortilla)
/tɔrˈtil.ja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of flatbread made from dough or flour.
He used the tortilla as the base for his burrito.
Ginamit niya ang tortilya bilang batayan ng kanyang burrito.
A food item commonly used in Mexican dishes.
The tortilla is essential in Mexican cuisine.
Ang tortilya ay mahalaga sa lutuing Mexican.
Etymology
Mula sa salitang Espanyol na 'tortilla'
Common Phrases and Expressions
corn tortilla
Tortilya na gawa sa mais
tortilya de maiz
flour tortilla
Tortilya na gawa sa harina
tortilya de harina
Related Words
burrito
A dish made using a tortilla filled with various ingredients.
burrito
taco
A type of food that has a tortilla filled with meat, vegetables, and salsa.
taco
Slang Meanings
Egg omelet shaped like a circle
Can I ask for a tortilla from lunch earlier? I'm really hungry!
Pwede ba akong humingi ng tortilya sa lunch kanina, nakakagutom kasi!
Favorite snack wrapped in bread or wraps
I'm in the mood for a tortilla while we play video games.
Nasa mood ako for tortilya habang naglalaro tayo ng video games.
Potato omelet, like ready-to-eat
The tortilla at the corner is so delicious, I always buy from there!
Sobrang sarap ng tortilya sa kanto, lagi akong bumibili doon!