burrito
UK: bʊˈriː.təʊ | US: bəˈri.toʊ
n. a Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling, typically including beans, meat, cheese, or vegetables.
burrito = burr<donkey> + ito<diminutive suffix>
- burr<donkey>: From Spanish "burro" (donkey), possibly referencing the rolled shape resembling a donkey's ear or pack.
- ito<diminutive suffix>: A Spanish suffix indicating smallness or endearment.
Etymology Origin:
The word "burrito" originated in 19th-century Mexico, likely in Guanajuato or Ciudad Juárez. Its name humorously compares the wrapped tortilla to a donkey's rolled pack or ears. The diminutive "-ito" adds a colloquial, affectionate tone, reflecting the dish's humble origins as street food.
She ordered a spicy beef burrito for lunch.
The food truck serves the best vegetarian burritos in town.
He accidentally dropped his burrito on the floor.
Breakfast burritos with eggs and salsa are my favorite.
The burrito was so large that she couldn’t finish it.