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empanada

 

[ หŒษ›mpษ™หˆnษ‘หdษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Spanish cuisine

A type of stuffed pastry or bread that is baked or fried, popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

Synonyms

pastry turnover, stuffed bread.

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Word Description / Examples
empanada

Similar to 'empanada,' this word still refers to the same type of food and is used in similar contexts, often emphasizing its cultural background.

  • Her homemade empanadas are even better than the ones from the market.
  • During our trip to Argentina, we tasted empanadas stuffed with a delicious blend of meats and spices.
pastry turnover

This term is more generic and can be used to describe various types of pastries that are folded over with a filling inside. It does not carry the specific cultural connotation of 'empanada.'

  • I had an apple pastry turnover for breakfast today.
  • We make pastry turnovers filled with cheese and herbs for lunch.
stuffed bread

This term is broader and can describe any kind of bread that has been filled with other ingredients. It is less specific than 'empanada' or 'pastry turnover' and can refer to a wide range of baked goods.

  • Stuffed bread with spinach and feta is a great appetizer.
  • We prepared stuffed bread rolls for the party.

Examples of usage

  • The empanadas were filled with meat and vegetables.
  • She ordered a dozen empanadas for the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "empanada" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฎเฅเคชเคจเคพเคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teigtasche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ empanada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะฟะฐะฝะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ empanada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒณใƒ‘ใƒŠใƒผใƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empanada

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empanada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท empanada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์— ํŒŒ๋‚˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู…ุจุงู†ุงุฏุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ empanada

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ empanada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ…้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ empanada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ empanada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผะฟะฐะฝะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒžแƒแƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ empanada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empanada

Etymology

The empanada has its origins in Galicia, Spain, where it was originally a portable and convenient meal for farmers and laborers. Over time, empanadas spread to Latin America and became a popular street food in many countries. The word 'empanada' comes from the Spanish verb 'empanar', which means 'to wrap or coat in bread'.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,211, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.