gorditas
/ɡoɾditas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, gorditas refers to thick corn tortillas that are stuffed with various fillings.
The term is used to refer to a specific type of thick, stuffed corn masa snack common in Mexican cuisine.
What does it mean word for word?
The word gorditas is the diminutive form of gorda (fat woman), and it literally means little fat ones, referring to the thickness of the corn cakes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pellizcadas is a term used in northern regions of Mexico like Chihuahua and Coahuila to refer to gorditas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is gordita.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoɾditas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word gordita can also be used as a term of endearment for a person, similar to 'sweetie' or 'honey', regardless of their actual weight.
- A gordita is often cooked on a comal, a flat griddle that has been a staple of Mexican cooking since the pre-Columbian era.
- The term pellizcadas is used because the edges of the dough are 'pinched' (from the verb pellizcar) to seal the filling inside before cooking.
Examples in context
- Quiero dos gorditas de chicharrón, por favor.I want two gorditas with pork rinds, please.
- Mi abuela prepara las mejores gorditas de maíz.My grandmother makes the best corn gorditas.
- ¿Has probado las gorditas de frijoles? Son deliciosas.Have you tried the bean gorditas? They are delicious.
- Me encantan las gorditas de chicharrón.I love pork rind gorditas.
- ¿Venden gorditas de frijoles aquí?Do they sell bean gorditas here?
- Las gorditas están muy calientes.The gorditas are very hot.
Example conversation
A street food stall during lunchtime.
- Daniel¿Qué gorditas me recomiendas, Elena?Which gorditas do you recommend to me, Elena?
- ElenaLas gorditas de queso son las mejores.The cheese gorditas are the best.
- DanielMuy bien, quiero dos gorditas de queso.Very well, I want two cheese gorditas.
- ElenaAquí tienes tu pedido, Daniel.Here is your order, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
