burrito de frijoles con queso
/burito de fɾixoles kon keso/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'bean and cheese burrito' is translated into Spanish as burrito de frijoles con queso.
This phrase describes a flour tortilla rolled around a filling of beans and cheese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally as 'burrito of beans with cheese'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the most common way to refer to this dish is Burrito de frijol con queso. In Chile, the regional variation Burrito de porotos con queso is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change burrito to burritos while de remains the same.
Did you know?
- The word burrito is built from the Spanish word burro, which means 'donkey', and the diminutive suffix '-ito'.
- Ordering a burrito in some parts of Mexico may result in a much smaller, thinner wrap than the oversized versions common in the United States.
- In traditional Mexican cuisine, the filling of a burrito de frijoles con queso often uses queso Oaxaca, a stringy cheese that is pulled apart rather than sliced.
Examples in context
- burrito de frijoles con queso y salsaBean and cheese burrito with salsa
- burrito de frijol y queso derretidoBurrito of bean and melted cheese
- Quiero un burrito de frijoles con queso, por favor.I want a bean and cheese burrito, please.
- El burrito de frijoles con queso está muy rico.The bean and cheese burrito is very delicious.
- ¿Tienes un burrito de frijoles con queso en el menú?Do you have a bean and cheese burrito on the menu?
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are ordering food at a Mexican restaurant.
- JavierElena, ¿qué vas a pedir?Elena, what are you going to order?
- ElenaPediré un burrito de frijoles con queso.I will order a bean and cheese burrito.
- JavierYo también quiero un burrito de frijoles con queso.I also want a bean and cheese burrito.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos a pedir ahora.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries burrito, con, de, queso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
