Spanish word

churro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃuro/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchurro

Example

Quiero un churro y un café.

I want a churro and a cup of coffee.

Illustration for churro (churro)

More examples

¿Quieres churros recién hechos para el desayuno?

Do you want freshly made churros for breakfast?

Core concept

Long ridged fried-dough stick with a crisp exterior and soft interior.

Common phrases

  • churros recién hechos

    freshly made churros

  • tienda de churros

    churro shop

  • churros calientes

    hot churros

Similar words

porra: Thick elongated fried dough made from a wide piped strip, crisp outside and tender inside.
buñuelo: Bite-sized fried dough ball or disc, sweetened with powdered sugar or honey.
rosquilla: Dough shaped into a small loop and fried, finished with sugar.
dona: Circular fried dough with a hole in the middle, often topped with glaze or sugar.

Definition in Spanish

Masa frita alargada hecha con harina y agua, frita hasta quedar crujiente por fuera y blanda por dentro, consumida como postre o merienda.

Word origin

The Spanish word churro has an uncertain origin and is attested in Spanish from the 18th and 19th centuries to name this fried-dough snack.

Usage tips

  • In Spain churros are commonly eaten with very thick hot chocolate for breakfast, so adding 'con chocolate' when ordering signals that pairing.

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