Concha

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntʃə/

Definitions of concha

noun a seashell, especially one used as a trumpet by indigenous peoples in the Americas

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat conchas for breakfast.

A2 The concha is a traditional Mexican sweet bread.

B1 The bakery down the street sells delicious conchas.

B2 My grandmother makes the best conchas in town.

C1 The concha is a popular pastry in Latin American cuisine.

C2 The concha's sweet and fluffy texture makes it a favorite among dessert lovers.

Examples of concha in a Sentence

formal The concha is a traditional Mexican sweet bread with a distinctive shell-like shape.

informal I can't resist a concha with my morning coffee.

slang Let's grab some conchas from the bakery for our picnic.

figurative Her laughter was like the sweet sound of a concha being broken open.

Grammatical Forms of concha

• past tense: conched
• plural: conchas
• comparative: more concha
• superlative: most concha
• present tense: conchas
• future tense: will concha
• perfect tense: have conchaed
• continuous tense: is conching
• singular: concha
• positive degree: concha
• infinitive: to concha
• gerund: conching
• participle: conched

Origin and Evolution of concha

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'concha' originated from Latin, where it referred to a shell or a cup. It was later adopted into Spanish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'concha' evolved to also refer to a type of sweet bread roll in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico. It can also refer to the outer ear in medical terminology.