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PRONUNCIATION OF EMPANADA

empanada  [ˌɛmpəˈnɑːdə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMPANADA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Empanada is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EMPANADA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

empanada

Empanada

An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried in many countries in Southern Europe, Latin America, the Southwestern United States, and parts of Southeast Asia. The name comes from the Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Empanadas are made by folding dough or bread around stuffing, which usually consists of a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables or fruits, among others.

Definition of empanada in the English dictionary

The definition of empanada in the dictionary is a Spanish or Latin-American stuffed pastry.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EMPANADA


aficionada
əˌfɪʃjəˈnɑːdə
ardor
ˈɑːdə
armada
ɑːˈmɑːdə
autostrada
ˈɔːtəʊˌstrɑːdə
Bader
ˈbɑːdə
bahadur
bəˈhɑːdə
cadre
ˈkɑːdə
enchilada
ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑːdə
espada
eˈspɑːdə
Granada
ɡrəˈnɑːdə
hamada
həˈmɑːdə
Masada
məˈsɑːdə
monarda
mɒˈnɑːdə
nada
ˈnɑːdə
Nevada
nɪˈvɑːdə
panada
pəˈnɑːdə
promenader
ˌprɒmɪˈnɑːdə
ramada
rəˈmɑːdə
regarder
rɪˈɡɑːdə
Vijayawada
ˌviːdʒaɪəˈwɑːdə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EMPANADA

empacket
empaestic
empale
empalement
empaler
empanel
empanelled
empanelling
empanelment
empanoply
emparadise
empassionate
empassioned
empathetic
empathetically
empathic
empathically
empathist
empathize
empathy

WORDS THAT END LIKE EMPANADA

Block Parent Program of Canada
Canada
French Canada
Grenada
Kannada
Lower Canada
New Granada
O Canada
Order of Canada
the Block Parent Program of Canada
United Church of Canada
Upper Canada

Synonyms and antonyms of empanada in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «empanada» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMPANADA

Find out the translation of empanada to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of empanada from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «empanada» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

馅饼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

empanada
570 millions of speakers

English

empanada
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

empanada
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

امباندا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

блинчик с мясом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

empanada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

empanada
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

empanada
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Empanada
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

empanada
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エンパナーダ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엠파 나다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Empanada
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

empanada
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

empanada
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अमरनाथ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

empanada
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

empanada
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Empanadas
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

млинець з м´ясом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

empanada
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

empanada
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

empanada
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

empanada
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

empanada
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of empanada

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMPANADA»

The term «empanada» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.793 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EMPANADA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about empanada

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMPANADA»

Discover the use of empanada in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to empanada and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Empanada Brotherhood
We carried the tree home to Roldán's apartment three floors above the empanada stand. La Petisa left to search for ornaments while Alfonso and the boss mixed hot rum toddies in a blender. We listened to a record by Edith Piaf. La Petisa ...
John Nichols, 2010
2
My Kitchen in Spain: 225 Authentic Regional Recipes
SAVOURY SCALLOP PIE EMPANADA DE ZAMBURINAS MX -X- In Galicia, the region in the top northwest corner of Spain, empanada, a savoury pie filled with shellfish, pork loin, chicken or sardines, is baked in huge dimensions, to be cut in  ...
Janet Mendel, 2005
3
Home Economics Technology Iv' 2005 Ed.
Some of these common Philippine pastries are: (a) empanada, (b) siopao, (c) hopia, and (d) lumpia. Basic Recipe for Empanada Ingredients: Measure Ground beef Chicken breast, shredded Raisin Potato, diced Bell pepper, red, diced Salt ...
J. Dagoon
4
The New Spanish Table
Brush the top of the empanada with this egg wash. Using a sharp knife, make several slits all over the top crust to allow steam to escape. 5. Bake the empanada on the center rack until golden brown and baked through, about 45 minutes.
Anya Von Bremzen, 2005
5
Puerto Rican Cuisine in America: Nuyorican and Bodega Recipes
This meat pie differs from the preceding recipe in that the ingredients are traditionally wrapped in plantain leaves and the stuffed empanada is then baked in a medium oven. The most famous use of plantain leaves in our culture is in the  ...
Oswald Rivera, 2002
6
Argentina and Uruguay: Perfect Places to Stay, Eat and Explore
Every September, Argentina's self-proclaimed 'Capital de la Empanada' –the town of Famaillá, in Tucumán – hosts the Fiesta Nacional de la Empanada, a high-octane celebration of one of the country's most beloved foods. It's a fiesta that ...
Time Out, 2009
7
Empanada
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Richie Krishna Fergus, 2012
8
Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for ...
Chef Carlo Middione, the author of Trie Food of Southern Italy, makes the plausible suggestion of a Muslim introduction in medieval Arab times. If this is true, then the calzone, not to mention the empanada, would be related to the very old fried ...
Clifford A. Wright, 2003
9
Viva Vegan!: 200 Authentic and Fabulous Recipes for Latin ...
And because there's no gluten, you can knead and rework the dough all night long without fearing the wrath of a tough empanada. Corn-crusted empanadas are best deep-fried. Or they can be baked instead, if you prefer; the crust will be ...
Terry Hope Romero, 2010
10
Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way
If I had to pick one food that is most typical of Argentina, it would be the crispy fried or baked turnover known as the empanada. People eat these at the start of big meals or make a filling meal-on-the-go out of them. Many times, on the long road ...
Francis Mallmann, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMPANADA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term empanada is used in the context of the following news items.
1
We take a Pan Am-inspired empanada crawl across Greater Toronto
Empanada lesson number one — beware the influence of hipsters. Sully Rios ... reconnect with her on our Pan Am-inspired empanada crawl. «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
2
Now open: Blue Nile and Manila Restaurant
These pastries have a crunchy crust like an egg roll, but they're stuffed with ground beef and vegetables like an empanada. At MANILA, they're ... «Memphis Flyer, Jul 15»
3
36 Hours in Vilnius, Lithuania
Traditional kibinai pastries are Lithuania's answer to the Argentine empanada or the Indian samosa: half-moon turnovers stuffed with meat, ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Teaneck Farmers' Market to Host Bloodmobile, Offers Coupon …
Stella's Empanada Argentine Grill is one of our most popular additions. Buy a few for lunch or a dozen or more in a box. You can call them to ... «Jewish Link of New Jersey, Jul 15»
5
Recipe: Succotash hand pies
My recipe started with Latin-American empanada dough, yet isn't wholly faithful to any tradition. It is damp, verging on sticky to start, but after a ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
6
Deep-fried everything at the Calgary Stampede midway
Trust the folks from the popular Naaco Truck to offer up a cross between a samosa and an empanada that encompasses lightly spiced potatoes ... «Calgary Herald, Jul 15»
7
Local food trucks prep for All-Star Game
It's basically a cheese coney in an empanada," she said. This food truck will even give their red (and hot) sauce a special name: “Mr. Redlegs ... «WCPO, Jul 15»
8
Lick the Plate: Evan Cruz freshens things up at Arterra
The Empanada with Barbacoa beef, pollo asado and Chimichurri is a prime example of that. In between starters and our main courses, we ... «Coast News, Jul 15»
9
The Grind: An Argentinan Experience at Maria Empanada
At Maria Empanada, customers get not only great food and coffee, but the experience of a different culture without actually traveling to a ... «303 Magazine, Jul 15»
10
Iftar review: Barefoot Ramadan Tent
... personal favourite was the mixed moujanat, which reminded me of a local delicacy in my hometown in Cebu, Philippines, called empanada. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Empanada [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/empanada>. Apr 2024 ».
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