Mexican Cuisine Terms

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

• The concha is a traditional Mexican sweet bread with a distinctive shell-like shape.
• I can't resist a concha with my morning coffee.
• Let's grab some conchas from the bakery for our picnic.
• Her laughter was like the sweet sound of a concha being broken open.

noun a type of sauce or condiment typically made with tomatillos, green chili peppers, cilantro, and other ingredients

• The chef prepared a delicious dish using salsa verde as the main ingredient.
• I love adding salsa verde to my tacos for an extra kick of flavor.
• This salsa verde is the bomb, you have to try it!
• Her words had a salsa verde effect on the audience, adding a touch of spice to the conversation.