Spanish Conversation · Level 78
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Spanish word
nacho
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnatʃo/
Meaning
- masculine nountortilla chip
Example
¿Quieres un nacho con guacamole?
Do you want a tortilla chip with guacamole?
More examples
El nacho estaba crujiente y sabroso.
The tortilla chip was crunchy and tasty.
Core concept
Shareable platter of crispy triangular corn tortilla chips served with melted cheese and salsa.
Common phrases
un nacho con queso
cheese-topped tortilla chip
un nacho con guacamole
guacamole-topped tortilla chip
Similar words
tortilla: Thin round flatbread of corn or wheat cooked on a griddle and used as a wrap or base.
tostada: Flat baked or fried tortilla topped with savory ingredients and eaten as an open snack.
botana: Small savory snack served on a plate to enjoy with drinks or between meals.
aperitivo: Light drink or small bite offered before a meal to whet the appetite.
Definition in Spanish
Trozos triangulares de tortilla de maíz, crujientes y pensados para compartir como aperitivo; frecuentemente acompañados de queso y salsas.
Word origin
From the nickname Nacho (short for Ignacio), after restaurateur Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya whose cheese-and-chip plate became known by his name.
Usage tips
- The word is normally used in the plural for the whole snack, so say 'unos nachos' or 'los nachos' for a shareable portion rather than 'un nacho'.