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How do you say "omelet" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la tortilla
In Spanish (Latin America), "omelet" is la tortilla.
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Pronunciation
Aim for LAH tohr-TEEL-lah when you say "la tortilla," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Grammar notes
la tortilla is feminine. Its plural is tortillas.
Example sentence
Hizo una tortilla con queso y hierbas.
He made an omelet with cheese and herbs.
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How to remember la tortilla
Connect it with the phrase "la tortilla" attached to a quick mental snapshot of a omelet in a Mexican kitchen or street market, and the word will resurface on its own next time you need it.
Related words
- toast el brindis
- cereal el cereal
- pancake el panqueque
- broth el caldo
- gravy la salsa
- sauce la salsa
- dressing el aderezo
- marinade la marinada
- herb la hierba
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Questions about la tortilla
How do you pronounce la tortilla?
Aim for LAH tohr-TEEL-lah when you say "la tortilla," and don't soften the vowels the way English speakers tend to.
Is la tortilla masculine or feminine?
la tortilla is feminine. la tortilla is feminine. Its plural is tortillas.
How is la tortilla used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la tortilla is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Hizo una tortilla con queso y hierbas. (He made an omelet with cheese and herbs.).
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