Tortilla Curtain

Pronunciation: /tɔrˈtiːjə ˈkɜrtən/

Definitions of tortilla curtain

noun A curtain made of tortilla material, often used as a humorous or metaphorical term to refer to the divide between different social or economic classes.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat tacos with a tortilla curtain.

A2 The tortilla curtain is used to wrap the filling in a burrito.

B1 The chef demonstrated how to make a tortilla curtain for the enchiladas.

B2 The tortilla curtain was perfectly crispy and golden brown.

C1 The restaurant prides itself on its homemade tortilla curtains.

C2 The tortilla curtain recipe has been passed down for generations in my family.

Examples of tortilla curtain in a Sentence

formal The tortilla curtain is a metaphorical barrier that separates the wealthy neighborhood from the immigrant community.

informal Have you seen the tortilla curtain that divides the two sides of the street?

slang I can't believe they put up that tortilla curtain to keep people out.

figurative The politician's stance on immigration is like a tortilla curtain, keeping out those who are different.

Grammatical Forms of tortilla curtain

• past tense: tortilla curtains
• plural: tortilla curtains
• comparative: more tortilla curtain
• superlative: most tortilla curtain
• present tense: tortilla curtain
• future tense: will be tortilla curtain
• perfect tense: has been tortilla curtain
• continuous tense: is being tortilla curtain
• singular: tortilla curtain
• positive degree: tortilla curtain
• infinitive: to tortilla curtain
• gerund: tortilla curtain
• participle: tortilla curtain

Origin and Evolution of tortilla curtain

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The term 'tortilla curtain' originated in Mexico, where tortillas have been a staple food for centuries.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the physical curtain made of tortillas used in Mexican cuisine to keep food warm, the term 'tortilla curtain' later evolved to also symbolize the cultural and socio-economic divide between Mexico and the United States, as depicted in T.C. Boyle's novel 'The Tortilla Curtain'.