B2 noun Neutral

burrito

/bəˈriːtoʊ/

A Mexican or Tex-Mex dish consisting of a large flour tortilla wrapped into a cylindrical shape to contain various fillings. Common ingredients include seasoned meat, beans, rice, cheese, and vegetables, often served with condiments like salsa or guacamole.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually grab a bean and cheese burrito for a quick lunch on my break.

I typically buy a tortilla filled with beans and cheese for a fast midday meal.

2

The establishment's signature dish is a gourmet burrito prepared with organic, braised beef.

The restaurant's main specialty is a high-quality tortilla wrap made with organic meat.

3

I'm so hungry I could eat a burrito the size of my head.

I am very hungry and want to eat a very large stuffed tortilla.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
burrito
Relacionado
burritos
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Truco para recordar

In Spanish, 'burro' means donkey and '-ito' means little; think of a 'little donkey' carrying a heavy pack of delicious ingredients on its back.

Quiz rápido

He decided to order a spicy chicken _____ with extra sour cream.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: burrito

Ejemplos

1

I usually grab a bean and cheese burrito for a quick lunch on my break.

everyday

I typically buy a tortilla filled with beans and cheese for a fast midday meal.

2

The establishment's signature dish is a gourmet burrito prepared with organic, braised beef.

formal

The restaurant's main specialty is a high-quality tortilla wrap made with organic meat.

3

I'm so hungry I could eat a burrito the size of my head.

informal

I am very hungry and want to eat a very large stuffed tortilla.

4

The sociological impact of the burrito's popularity reflects the fusion of Mexican and American cultures.

academic

The widespread popularity of this food item shows how two different cultures have blended.

5

Our catering menu for the conference includes a variety of mini-burrito options for the guests.

business

The food list for the professional meeting offers small stuffed tortillas for the attendees.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
burrito
Relacionado
burritos

Colocaciones comunes

breakfast burrito A burrito filled with morning foods like eggs and sausage.
frozen burrito A pre-made burrito kept at sub-zero temperatures for later heating.
bean burrito A tortilla wrap primarily filled with cooked beans.
wrap a burrito The action of folding the tortilla around the filling.
burrito bowl Burrito ingredients served in a bowl without the tortilla.

Frases Comunes

burrito joint

An informal or cheap restaurant that specializes in burritos.

the whole burrito

Slang for the entire thing or the complete package (similar to 'the whole enchilada').

loaded burrito

A burrito that contains a very large number of ingredients or toppings.

Se confunde a menudo con

burrito vs taco

Tacos are smaller, usually use corn tortillas, and are folded in half, whereas burritos are larger flour tortillas rolled closed.

burrito vs enchilada

Enchiladas are typically covered in savory sauce and eaten with a fork, while burritos are often held in the hand.

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Notas de uso

The term is used both for the traditional Mexican food and the heavily modified American 'Mission-style' burritos which are much larger. It is almost always a countable noun.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes misspell the word with a single 'r' (burito) or confuse it with a taco, which is a distinct food item.

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Truco para recordar

In Spanish, 'burro' means donkey and '-ito' means little; think of a 'little donkey' carrying a heavy pack of delicious ingredients on its back.

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Origen de la palabra

From Spanish 'burrito', the diminutive of 'burro' (donkey), possibly because the folded ends of the tortilla resemble a donkey's ears.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: burritos
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Contexto cultural

The burrito is a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine and is a significant cultural icon of Mexican-American culinary fusion, especially in California and Texas.

Quiz rápido

He decided to order a spicy chicken _____ with extra sour cream.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: burrito

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