Definition

A type of food made by wrapping a flour tortilla around a filling, which can include ingredients like meat, beans, and cheese.

Example

I ordered a chicken burrito for lunch.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a burrito from that new place downtown?

No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about their food.

You should definitely check it out; their burrito is huge!

Sounds amazing! I love a good burrito.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Burrito originates from Spanish, where 'burro' means 'donkey' and the diminutive suffix '-ito' indicates 'little'. The term originally referred to a 'little donkey', likely because the rolled tortilla was thought to resemble the packs that donkeys carried.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'little donkey' ('burro') carrying a rolled-up tortilla, which helps you remember that a burrito is a wrapped food item.

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