Ver en español →
Bandera de México
Bandera de Guatemala
Bandera de Honduras
Bandera de El Salvador

/Sounds like "tohr" (as in "tore") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "yah" (as in "yacht")/

In Mexico, the sacred foundation of all cuisine — a round, flat disc made of corn or flour masa used to wrap, scoop, or accompany absolutely everything. No tortilla, no Mexican food.

Example

"Handmade tortillas taste a million times better."

"In Mexico, everything is eaten with a tortilla."

Regional synonyms:
Bandera de España
Tortilla
Bandera de España

/Sounds like "tohr" (as in "tore") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "yah" (as in "yacht")/

In Spain, a thick egg dish usually made with potatoes and sometimes onion, cooked in a pan. The tortilla española is a national treasure and the eternal debate is whether it should include onion or not.

Example

"My mom's Spanish omelette is the best in the world."

"The great debate: with onion or without?"

Regional synonyms:
Bandera de México
Bandera de Guatemala
Bandera de Honduras
Bandera de El Salvador
Tortilla

Showing 2 definitions, sorted by votes

Alzado

Bandera de México
Bandera de Colombia

Persona que se siente superior, que se pone prepotente, creída o desafiante. En México y Colombia 'alzado' es ese que se le sube el poder a la cabeza.