How to Say ‘Tortilla’ in Mexican Spanish
Tortilla
tor-TEE-yah
[tor-TEE-yah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, a [tortilla] is usually the everyday corn or flour flatbread, not the Spanish egg dish. If you mean the Spanish one, say [tortilla española].
Phrase Breakdown
Tortilla
[tor-TEE-yah]
tortilla
A tortilla is a thin, flat round bread made of corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
La tortilla caliente es esencial para cualquier comida mexicana.
A warm tortilla is essential for any Mexican meal.
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