Churros

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʊr.oʊz/

Definitions of churros

noun a fried-dough pastry snack, typically enjoyed with sugar or chocolate sauce

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat churros for dessert.

A2 Churros are a popular snack in Spain.

B1 The street vendor sells delicious churros with chocolate sauce.

B2 I learned how to make churros from scratch in a cooking class.

C1 The churros at this bakery are the best I've ever tasted.

C2 The chef's gourmet churros were a highlight of the meal.

Examples of churros in a Sentence

formal The dessert menu includes a selection of churros served with chocolate dipping sauce.

informal Let's grab some churros for a sweet treat!

slang I'm craving some churros right now, they're so good!

figurative The churros of life are best enjoyed with a side of adventure.

Grammatical Forms of churros

• plural: churros
• comparative: more churros
• superlative: most churros
• present tense: churros
• future tense: will churros
• perfect tense: have churros
• continuous tense: are churros
• singular: churro
• positive degree: churros
• infinitive: to churro
• gerund: churroing
• participle: churroed

Origin and Evolution of churros

First Known Use: 1559 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: Churros are believed to have originated in Spain, where they were inspired by a Chinese pastry called youtiao brought back to Europe by Portuguese sailors.

Evolution of the word: The word 'churro' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its introduction, referring to the fried dough pastry popular in Spanish-speaking countries.