# chorizo

/tʃɔɹˈiːzəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chorizo
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

a type of spicy sausage made from pork. It is a popular food in Spanish and Mexican cooking and is often served with eggs or in tacos.

For teachers: a seasoned, fermented, or dried sausage typically made from pork and seasoned with paprika, garlic, and other spices. Often used as a primary ingredient in various Latin American and Spanish dishes.

## Examples

- I like to cook chorizo with eggs for breakfast.
- The chef sliced the chorizo into thin rounds and sautéed them until they were crispy and browned.

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