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nachos

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈnæˌtʃoʊz// UK //nˈætʃəʊz// na·chos

n. a dish made of deep-fried tortilla chips topped with cheese, meat, and vegetables. It is a popular snack or appetizer in many countries.

n. a dish consisting of deep-fried tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, meat, and various vegetables. Often served as a communal snack or appetizer.


SIMPLE

We ordered a large plate of nachos for the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant offers a variety of nachos, including a vegetarian version with black beans and guacamole.

COMPLEX

While traditionally a simple snack, modern variations of nachos often include complex toppings like pulled pork, spicy salsa, and fresh herbs to create a more sophisticated dining experience.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish nachos, from Nacho. Nacho is a common diminutive form of Ignacio (“Ignatius”) in Spanish. The Mexican creator of the dish, Ignacio Anaya (1895–1975), named it after himself in 1943: Nacho's Especiales.

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