tortilla triguera
/toɾtiʝa tɾiɡeɾa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "tortilla" refers to a Mexican flatbread in Spanish. If unsure, use tortilla triguera. Wiktionary also lists tortilla maicera and kodzito.
Meaning: Mexican flatbread (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| tortilla triguera | /toɾtiʝa tɾiɡeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine | |
| tortilla maicera | /toɾtiʝa maiθeɾa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /toɾtiʝa maiseɾa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine | |
| kodzito | /kodθito/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /kodsito/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Mexico, masculine | |
| pishtón | /piston/ (from spelling rules) | Guatemala, masculine | |
| tlaxcal (tlashkal) | corn | Mexico, masculine |
The term is used to describe a Mexican flatbread.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term kodzito or tlaxcal (tlashkal) can be used to refer to a corn tortilla. In Guatemala, you can use pishtón for a corn tortilla. Note that in Spain, the term Tortilla Española refers to a traditional Spanish omelette made with eggs, potatoes and sometimes onions, while in Argentina, one can say tortilla de papas specifically to refer to a potato omelette.
How do you pronounce it?
/toɾtiʝa tɾiɡeɾa/
Did you know?
- The English word 'tortilla' is actually a diminutive, meaning a 'little cake' or 'little flatbread', because it comes from the Spanish word torta.
- The term tlaxcal is used in certain regions to name the corn tortilla, a word that echoes its indigenous roots.
- In Spain, if you order a tortilla without specifying further, you will receive a thick potato omelette rather than a flatbread.
Examples in context
- Me encanta comer una deliciosa tortilla en el desayuno.I love to eat a delicious tortilla for breakfast.
- En España, debes probar una rica tortilla española en tu visita.In Spain, you must try a delicious Spanish omelette during your visit.
- Me encanta disfrutar de tacos auténticos hechos con tortillas de maíz.I love to indulge in authentic tacos made with corn tortillas.
- Vamos a comer una exquisita tortilla de papas en el almuerzo.Let's eat a delicious potato omelette for lunch.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- ElenaJavier, ¿qué tortilla usamos para los burritos?Javier, which tortilla do we use for the burritos?
- JavierUsa la tortilla triguera, es mejor.Use the wheat tortilla, it is better.
- ElenaEstá bien, voy a calentarlas ahora.Alright, I am going to heat them up now.
- JavierGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tortilla” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tortilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
