torta

noun

tor·​ta ˈtȯr-tə How to pronounce torta (audio)
plural tortas
: a traditional Mexican sandwich typically consisting of meat, cheese, and assorted toppings (such as lettuce, avocado, and refried beans) in a split roll (such as a bolillo)
Turkey tortas—sandwiches stacked with oven-baked or slow-fried turkey—are immensely popular in the Downtown Historic Centre, and elsewhere around Mexico City.Lesley Téllez
Heat a … grill to medium high. Place half of each roll (what will become the bottom half of each torta) cut side down.Bill Esparza
Once the carne asada is done, stuff it into tacos, burritos or tortas or serve with salad or rice and beans.Genevieve Ko
… the best thing on the menu might be this gut-busting carnitas torta, a sandwich best split with a friend or ordered when you've got an especially large appetite.Luke Tsai

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Taco Pros' menu has varieties of tacos, tortas, burritos, enchiladas and protein bowls, as well as appetizers and deserts. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024 Taqueria El Rey, known for its tacos, tortas, grilled chicken, and barbecue ribs, opened its new spot Friday on Bagley Street in southwest Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024 The menu has something for everyone, including customizable salads and tortas, and brunch items with a San Antonio twist, like Ranchero Eggs Benedict. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 Enjoy it with chips while poring over the menu of Mexican classics like enchiladas, tortas, burritos and of course tacos (the steak and al pastor are standouts). Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for torta 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, "cake, pastry," going back to Late Latin tōrta "round loaf" — more at tart entry 2

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of torta was in 1952

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“Torta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torta. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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