enchilada
/ent͡ʃilada/from spelling rules
The English phrase enchilada is translated into Spanish as enchilada.
The term enchilada refers to a Mexican dish (noun).
Meaning: Mexican dish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, enchiladas are often referred to as taco rojo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by feminine articles like la or una. The plural form is enchiladas.
How do you pronounce it?
/entʃilada/
Did you know?
- The term enchilada can be used metaphorically in some regions to describe someone who is very angry or 'heated' in a temper.
- While English speakers use the phrase 'the whole enchilada' to mean everything, the Spanish equivalent la enchilada completa is not a common idiom for totality.
- The word enchilada comes from the verb enchilar, which means to season something with chili or to make someone's mouth burn from spicy food.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo puedes comerte una enchilada sin salsa?How can you eat an enchilada without salsa?This sentence is useful for questioning the necessity of sauce when eating an enchilada.Tatoeba #8989754 by mialiesperantistas, translation #8989670 by AlanF_US
- Excuse me, waiter. I would like to order some enchiladas with green sauce, please. Could you also add some Mexican crema, queso fresco, onions, and cilantro as toppings? Oh, and a glass of horchata to complete my meal. Thank you!Disculpe, mesero. Quisiera pedir algunas enchiladas con salsa verde, por favor. ¿Podría también agregar un poco de crema mexicana, queso fresco, cebolla y cilantro como complementos? Ah, y un vaso de horchata para completar mi comida. ¡Gracias!
- Esta enchilada está muy picante.This enchilada is very spicy.
- Quiero pedir una enchilada de pollo.I want to order a chicken enchilada.
Example conversation
At a Mexican restaurant.
- Elena¿Qué me recomiendas comer?What do you recommend I eat?
- MateoLa enchilada de la casa es excelente.The house enchilada is excellent.
- ElenaPerfecto, pediré esa entonces.Perfect, I will order that then.
- MateoEs una buena elección, Elena.It is a good choice, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
