chimichanga
/t͡ʃimiˈt͡ʃanɡa/feminine
A chimichanga is the Spanish word for a deep-fried burrito.
The term refers to a specific type of dish consisting of a burrito that has been deep-fried.
Meaning: deep-fried burrito (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃimiˈtʃanɡa/
Did you know?
- There is a popular legend that the name originated from a cook accidentally dropping a burrito into a deep fryer and shouting '¡Chimichanga!', though linguists find this story unlikely.
- Despite the Spanish name, many culinary historians believe the 'chimichanga' was actually invented in the United States, specifically in Arizona or New Mexico.
- While the word is used in Spanish-speaking border regions, it is not a standard term used in Spain or the interior of Mexico for traditional dishes.
Examples in context
- Acá en Sonora, las chivichangas son una deliciaHere in Sonora, chivichangas are a delicacy.
- La chimichanga está muy sabrosa.The chimichanga is very tasty.
- ¿Quieres pedir una chimichanga?Do you want to order a chimichanga?
- No me gusta la chimichanga picante.I do not like the spicy chimichanga.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a Mexican restaurant.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué vas a comer?Alejandro, what are you going to eat?
- AlejandroVoy a pedir una chimichanga.I am going to order a chimichanga.
- ElenaEsa chimichanga se ve deliciosa.That chimichanga looks delicious.
- AlejandroSí, tiene mucho queso.Yes, it has a lot of cheese.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chimichanga” translations and entries chimichanga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
