Word
burrito
Phoneticsbur·ri·to, stress on the second syllable
US/bɝˈitoʊ/
UK/bʌɹˈiːtəʊ/
Definitions
01Mexican food
A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking
n. a Mexican dish made of a large, soft flour tortilla wrapped around meat, beans, rice, and cheese.
n. a Mexican culinary preparation consisting of a flour tortilla folded and rolled to completely enclose a filling of protein, legumes, and other condiments.
“I ordered a bean and cheese burrito for lunch at the local café.”
“The street vendor specialized in authentic northern-style burritos, using handmade flour tortillas and slow-cooked shredded beef.”
Synonyms
02to wrap tightly
C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal
v. to wrap someone or something very tightly in a blanket or cloth.
v. to wrap a person or object tightly in fabric, mimicking the appearance of the food item.
“It was so cold that I decided to burrito myself in three blankets.”
“The parents managed to burrito the fussy infant in a soft muslin cloth, which immediately helped the child settle down for a nap.”
Antonyms
Usage
Commonly paired with 'wrap' or 'roll' when describing the preparation process.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish burrito, diminutive of burro (“donkey”), from burrico (“donkey”), from Latin burricus (“small horse”), from burrus (“red-brown”), from Ancient Greek πυρρός (purrhós, “flame-colored”), from πῦρ (pûr, “fire”). The food is so called because of its resemblance to a rolled up pack as typically carried by donkeys, making it an example of synecdoche.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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