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/Sounds like "choh" (as in "chose") + "rreh" + "AH" (as in "art") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A Costa Rican corn tortilla made from fresh tender corn, similar in texture to a soft crepe or Venezuelan cachapa. A beloved national staple eaten at any time of day, typically with sour cream, fresh cheese, or butter.

Examples

Chorreadas with sour cream are the classic Costa Rican rainy afternoon snack.

There was a stand at the fair selling the most amazing chorreadas.

Regional synonyms

A sister or an extremely close female friend you trust completely, like family. In Mexico, your carnala is your ride-or-die girl who knows everything about you.