burrito
/buˈrito/
The English phrase "little donkey" is translated into Spanish as burrito.
burrito refers to a small donkey. It is also used as an informal term of endearment.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by combining the noun burro (donkey) with the diminutive suffix -ito (little).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer specifically to a small female donkey, use the feminine form burrita. For the plural, the word becomes burritos.
How do you pronounce it?
/buˈrito/
Did you know?
- While burrito means 'little donkey', it is also the name for a popular Mexican dish consisting of a small flour tortilla wrapped around a filling.
- The root word burro evolved from the Latin burricus, which originally described a reddish-brown color.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a person burrito as a nickname can imply they are a 'little fool' or slightly slow-witted, rather than just being a term of endearment.
Examples in context
- El burrito corre por el campo.The little donkey runs through the field.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are visiting a small farm.
- Daniel¿Ves aquel burrito?Do you see that little donkey?
- LucíaSí, es muy lindo.Yes, it is very cute.
- DanielEl burrito tiene hambre.The little donkey is hungry.
- LucíaVamos a darle comida.Let's go give him some food.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry burrito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries burrito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
