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enchilada

/ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑdə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a Mexican food made of a rolled tortilla filled with meat or cheese and covered with sauce.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

I ordered chicken enchiladas for dinner.

These enchiladas are a bit spicy but really good.

Full Definition

A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce.

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