Chilaquiles

Pronunciation: /tʃiːləˈkiːleɪs/

Definitions of chilaquiles

noun a Mexican dish made of fried tortilla strips simmered in a sauce and typically served with cheese, beans, and eggs

Example Sentences

A1 I tried chilaquiles for the first time and they were delicious.

A2 My friend recommended a restaurant that serves amazing chilaquiles.

B1 I learned how to make chilaquiles from a recipe I found online.

B2 The chef at the Mexican restaurant makes the best chilaquiles in town.

C1 During my trip to Mexico, I had authentic chilaquiles made with fresh ingredients.

C2 The presentation of the chilaquiles at the upscale restaurant was truly impressive.

Examples of chilaquiles in a Sentence

formal Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish made with fried corn tortillas, salsa, and cheese.

informal I love ordering chilaquiles for brunch on the weekends.

slang Those chilaquiles were bomb, I could eat them every day!

figurative Her chilaquiles recipe is a work of art, each bite is like a symphony of flavors.

Grammatical Forms of chilaquiles

• plural: chilaquiles
• comparative: more chilaquiles
• superlative: most chilaquiles
• present tense: chilaquiles
• future tense: will have chilaquiles
• perfect tense: have had chilaquiles
• continuous tense: are having chilaquiles
• singular: chilaquile
• positive degree: chilaquiles
• infinitive: to chilaquile
• gerund: chilaquiling
• participle: chilaquiled

Origin and Evolution of chilaquiles

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Nahuatl

Story behind the word: Chilaquiles originated in Mexico as a traditional dish made with fried tortillas, salsa, and cheese.

Evolution of the word: The word 'chilaquiles' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and usage since its first known use in the 15th century. It continues to refer to the popular Mexican dish made with tortillas and salsa.