Nacho: meaning, definitions and examples
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nacho
[ หnษหtสoส ]
food item
A nacho is a Mexican dish consisting of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and often various other ingredients such as jalapeรฑos, beans, meat, and sauces. Nachos are widely popular as a snack or appetizer and are frequently served in bars and restaurants.
Synonyms
Tex-Mex dish, cheesy snack, tortilla chips.
Examples of usage
- He ordered a plate of nachos for the table.
- They enjoy nachos with salsa and guacamole.
- The nachos were loaded with extra cheese and jalapeรฑos.
Translations
Translations of the word "nacho" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nacho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Nacho
๐ฎ๐ฉ nacho
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะพ
๐ต๐ฑ nacho
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใง
๐ซ๐ท nacho
๐ช๐ธ nacho
๐น๐ท nacho
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ตธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุดู
๐จ๐ฟ nacho
๐ธ๐ฐ nacho
๐จ๐ณ ็บณไน
๐ธ๐ฎ nacho
๐ฎ๐ธ nacho
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐัะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nacho
๐ฒ๐ฝ nacho
Etymology
The word 'nacho' was first used in the 1940s, originating from the name of Ignacio Anaya, a Mexican cook. According to popular legend, Anaya created nachos in 1943 for a group of American soldiers stationed near the Mexican border. He improvised by cutting tortillas into triangles, frying them, and topping them with cheese and jalapeรฑos. The creation became known as 'Nachos Especiales' and quickly gained popularity throughout Mexico and the United States. Now, nachos are commonly found in various forms at sporting events, parties, and restaurants, with multiple variations and toppings being invented over the years.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,350, 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.