chorizo
/t͡ʃoˈɾiθo/masculine
chorizo is the Spanish word for a type of sausage.
Meaning: type of sausage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃoˈɾiθo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish slang, particularly influenced by Caló, the word chorizo can actually refer to a thief or a person who steals.
- While English speakers usually associate chorizo with a specific spicy flavor, in Spanish-speaking countries it refers to various sausages that can be completely mild.
- The slang meaning of chorizo as a thief is influenced by Caló, a mixed language developed by the Romani people in Spain.
Examples in context
- El chorizo se quemó.The chorizo got burnt.This example shows how to use chorizo when describing food that has been burnt.Tatoeba #1909205 by hayastan, translation #10006695 by DJ_Saidez
- No hay pan para tanto chorizo.There is not enough bread for so much chorizo.This example shows how to use chorizo in a sentence regarding an amount of food.Tatoeba #1180067 by adhela, translation #1202060 by Shishir
- Me gusta mucho el chorizo.I like chorizo a lot.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- Mateo¿Tienes un poco de chorizo?Do you have some chorizo?
- LucíaSí, lo guardé en la nevera.Yes, I kept it in the fridge.
- MateoPerfecto, lo voy a cortar.Perfect, I am going to cut it.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo.Thanks, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chorizo” translations and entries chorizo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chorizo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
