Chorizo: meaning, definitions and examples

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chorizo

[ tʃəˈriːzəʊ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

food

A type of pork sausage, typically spicy and flavored with paprika.

Synonyms

paprika sausage, sausage, spicy sausage.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
chorizo	When referring to a specific type of Spanish or Mexican sausage that is known for its distinct smoky and spicy flavor, often used in culinary dishes to add depth and heat. The recipe calls for diced chorizo to be added to the paella I love the smoky flavor of chorizo in my breakfast burritos

Word

Description / Examples

chorizo

When referring to a specific type of Spanish or Mexican sausage that is known for its distinct smoky and spicy flavor, often used in culinary dishes to add depth and heat.

The recipe calls for diced chorizo to be added to the paella
I love the smoky flavor of chorizo in my breakfast burritos

Examples of usage

I love cooking with chorizo.
The paella is made with chorizo and seafood.

Translations

Translations of the word "chorizo" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chouriço

🇮🇳 चोरिज़ो

🇩🇪 Chorizo

🇮🇩 chorizo

🇺🇦 чорізо

🇵🇱 chorizo

🇯🇵 チョリソー

🇫🇷 chorizo

🇪🇸 chorizo

🇹🇷 chorizo

🇰🇷 초리조

🇸🇦 تشوريزو

🇨🇿 chorizo

🇸🇰 chorizo

🇨🇳 西班牙香肠 (chorizo)

🇸🇮 chorizo

🇮🇸 chorizo

🇰🇿 чоризо

🇬🇪 ჩორიზო

🇦🇿 chorizo

🇲🇽 chorizo

Etymology

The word 'chorizo' originates from Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the Latin 'salsīcĭum' meaning 'salted'. Chorizo has been a popular type of sausage in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine for centuries, known for its spicy flavor and vibrant red color.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,750, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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35747 fraternize
35748 seltzer
35749 murrain
35750 chorizo
35751 insipidity
35752 numerology
35753 blunter
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