tostadas
/tostadas/from spelling rules
tostadas is the Spanish term for the crispy, toasted or fried corn tortillas used as a base for various toppings.
In many Spanish-speaking contexts, tostadas refers specifically to these flat, crispy corn tortilla bases rather than to any generic toasted bread.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tostadas is the feminine plural form of tostada, which is a past participle of the verb tostar, meaning to toast. Literally, it translates to "toasted ones".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the singular form tostada if you are referring to a single crispy tortilla.
How do you pronounce it?
/tostadas/
Did you know?
- While tostadas usually refers to corn in Mexico, in Spain, the word tostada almost always refers to a slice of toasted wheat bread, often topped with olive oil and tomato.
- While the word implies something 'toasted', many authentic Mexican tostadas are actually deep-fried in oil to achieve their signature crunch.
- To prevent tostadas from getting soggy, some traditional cooks spread a thin layer of refried beans or mayonnaise across the entire surface to create a moisture barrier.
Examples in context
- Me encantan las tostadas con aguacate y tomate fresco.I love tostadas with avocado and fresh tomato.
- Las tostadas con queso derretido son mi debilidad.Tostadas with melted cheese are my weakness.
- Me gustan las tostadas con aguacate.I like tostadas with avocado.
- ¿Quieres más tostadas para la cena?Do you want more tostadas for dinner?
- Las tostadas están muy crujientes.The tostadas are very crispy.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- Daniel¿Qué quieres almorzar hoy, Lucía?What do you want for lunch today, Lucía?
- LucíaTengo ganas de comer unas tostadas.I feel like eating some tostadas.
- DanielMe parece bien, yo también quiero tostadas.That sounds good, I want tostadas too.
- Lucía¡Perfecto! Vamos al restaurante mexicano.Perfect! Let's go to the Mexican restaurant.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
