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tortilla

English translation of tortilla

tortilla

A tortilla is a type of soft, thin flatbread made from finely ground wheat flour. It originates from Mexico, and is used for making tacos, quesadillas, burritos, etc.


Example sentences using: tortilla

Quiero una tortilla de patatas.

English translation of Quiero una tortilla de patatas.

I want a potato omelette.

In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their desire for a Spanish dish called tortilla de patatas, which is similar to an omelette made with potatoes.

La tortilla está muy sabrosa.

English translation of La tortilla está muy sabrosa.

The tortilla is very tasty.

In this sentence, the speaker is commenting on the pleasant flavor of the tortilla.

No puedo comer tortilla sin salsa.

English translation of No puedo comer tortilla sin salsa.

I can't eat tortilla without sauce.

Here the speaker indicates their personal preference for eating tortillas with sauce.

English translation of Las tortillas son populares en México.

Tortillas are popular in Mexico.

This sentence tells us about the popularity of tortillas, a food item, in Mexico.

Voy a hacer tortillas para la cena.

English translation of Voy a hacer tortillas para la cena.

I'm going to make tortillas for dinner.

In this sentence, the speaker is informing about their plans to prepare tortillas later for dinner.

Ella cortó la tortilla en pedazos.

English translation of Ella cortó la tortilla en pedazos.

She cut the tortilla into pieces.

This sentence describes the action of a person (in this case, a female) cutting a tortilla into several parts.

La mejor tortilla es casera.

English translation of La mejor tortilla es casera.

The best tortilla is homemade.

This is a statement expressing the speaker's belief that tortillas made at home are superior.

Le puso queso a la tortilla.

English translation of Le puso queso a la tortilla.

He put cheese on the tortilla.

This phrase talks about the action of adding cheese to a tortilla.

Podemos comprar tortillas en el mercado.

English translation of Podemos comprar tortillas en el mercado.

We can buy tortillas at the market.

This sentence tells us a place where we can purchase tortillas, which is the market.

Están cocinando tortillas.

English translation of Están cocinando tortillas.

They are cooking tortillas.

This sentence is in the present progressive tense, indicating an action currently taking place. In this case, tortillas are being cooked.

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