burrito
/buˈrito/masculine
The Spanish word for burrito is burrito. Wiktionary also lists kodzito (corn tortilla, Americanism).
Meaning: Mexican dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| burrito | /buˈrito/ | masculine |
| kodzito (corn tortilla, Americanism) | masculine |
A burrito is a Mexican dish. In some contexts, the phrase el burrito gigante can be used informally to describe a burrito that is exceptionally large or oversized.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the northern regions of Mexico, particularly in cities such as Chihuahua and Monterrey, people call burritos taco de harina. Additionally, the term kodzito is used as an Americanism to refer to a corn tortilla.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word burrito is a masculine noun. The term kodzito is also masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/buˈrito/
Did you know?
- The word burrito is the diminutive form of burro, which means 'donkey'. Literally, the word translates to 'little donkey'.
- The diminutive suffix -ito is used in burrito not just for size, but often to express affection or a sense of familiarity in Spanish culture.
- In Mexico, a burrito is traditionally a simpler dish than the version found in the US, often containing only one or two ingredients rather than a variety of fillings.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde compró Nayla un burrito?Where did Nayla buy a burrito?This sentence is useful for asking where a burrito was purchased using burrito.Tatoeba #10063099 by manufrutos, translation #10062141 by Amastan
- Este burrito tiene mucha carne.This burrito has a lot of meat.
- Quiero un burrito de frijoles.I want a bean burrito.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- Sofía¿Quieres comer un burrito hoy?Do you want to eat a burrito today?
- JavierSí, me encanta ese burrito de la esquina.Yes, I love that burrito from the corner.
- SofíaPerfecto, vamos a comprarlo ahora.Perfect, let's go buy it now.
- JavierEstá bien, yo pago la cuenta.Okay, I will pay the bill.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “burrito” translations and entries burrito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries burrito, tortilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
