churro (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Churro is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈtʃuro/

Translation Options into English

1. Churro (as a type of fried dough pastry)
2. Doughnut (though churros are not the same as traditional doughnuts, they are sometimes compared)

Meaning and Usage

A churro is a deep-fried dough pastry that is popular in Latin American and Spanish cuisine. Churros are often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack and can be served plain, dusted with sugar, or filled with chocolate, caramel, or other sweet fillings. They are usually served with a cup of thick hot chocolate for dipping.

• Frequency of Use: The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, especially in food-related discussions, menus, and culinary social media.
• Oral vs. Written Context: Though used in both contexts, it is more frequently found in oral conversations, particularly in casual settings or when discussing favorite foods.

Example Sentences

1. "Me encantan los churros con chocolate caliente."

2. "I love churros with hot chocolate."

3. "Hoy compré churros en la feria."

4. "Today I bought churros at the fair."

5. "El desayuno de hoy fue churros y café."

6. "Today's breakfast was churros and coffee."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word churro can be found in some idiomatic expressions in Spanish, although it is more commonly associated as a food item. Here are a few idiomatic expressions and their usage:

1. Estar como un churro
2. "Ese dibujo está como un churro."

3. "That drawing looks like a churro." (Meaning it looks terrible or poorly done.)

4. Hacer churros en la cocina

5. "No debes hacer churros en la cocina si no sabes cocinar."

6. "You shouldn't make churros in the kitchen if you don't know how to cook." (Meaning you might make a mess.)

7. Vender churros

8. "No me voy a poner a vender churros por la calle."

9. "I’m not going to start selling churros on the street." (Referring to an undesired or unlikely profession.)

10. Ser un churro

11. "La película fue un churro; no me gustó nada."
12. "The movie was a churro; I didn’t like it at all." (Meaning it was bad or poorly made.)

Etymology

The term churro is believed to have originated from the Spanish word for the churro's unique shape, possibly derived from "churro" meaning "to curl." Another theory links it to the word "churra," which refers to a type of sheep native to Spain, implying the texture of the dough. The food gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and in regions influenced by Spanish culture.

Synonyms

1. Dona
2. Buñuelo (although this has a slightly different preparation, it can be considered a similar pastry)

Antonyms

There aren't direct antonyms for "churro" since it is a specific food item. However, in contexts of sweet treats, one might rather choose: 1. Vegetal - (referring to vegetables, which are not sweet and savory)

Churros hold a special place in both culinary and cultural traditions, serving as a delightfully sweet treat enjoyed by many.