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Meaning of "Tex-Mex" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TEX-MEX

Tex-Mex  [ˈtɛksˌmɛks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEX-MEX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tex-Mex is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TEX-MEX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tex-Mex

Tex-Mex

"Tex-Mex" is a term describing a regional American cuisine that blends food products available in the United States and the culinary creations of Mexican-Americans influenced by Mexican cuisine. The cuisine has spread from border states such as Texas and those in the Southwestern United States to the rest of the country as well as Canada. Tex-Mex is most popular in the state of Texas. Tex-Mex is very different from the Southwest cuisine found in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. In some places, particularly outside of Texas, "Tex-Mex" is used to describe a localized version of Mexican cuisine. It is common for all of these foods to be referred to as "Mexican food" in Texas, other parts of the United States, and some other countries. In other ways, it is Southern cooking using the commodities from Mexican culture. In many parts of the U.S. outside of Texas the term is synonymous with Southwestern cuisine.

Definition of Tex-Mex in the English dictionary

The definition of Tex-Mex in the dictionary is of, relating to, or denoting the Texan version of something Mexican, such as music, food, or language.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEX-MEX


Amex
ˈæmɛks
apex
ˈeɪpɛks
Artex
ˈɑːtɛks
cimex
ˈsaɪmɛks
complex
ˈkɒmplɛks
duplex
ˈdjuːplɛks
ex
ɛks
flex
flɛks
forex
ˈfɒrɛks
hex
hɛks
index
ˈɪndɛks
latex
ˈleɪtɛks
lex
lɛks
reflex
ˈriːflɛks
remex
ˈriːmɛks
Rex
rɛks
sex
sɛks
spandex
ˈspændɛks
specs
spɛks
unisex
ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEX-MEX

Teutonization
Teutonize
tevatron
Tevere
Tevet
Tevez
tew
tewel
tewit
Tewkesbury
tex
Tex.
Texan
Texas
Texas fever
Texas hedge
Texas hold ´em
Texas longhorn
Texas Rangers
Texel

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEX-MEX

annex
codex
dex
Essex
fedex
group sex
Middlesex
multiplex
murex
oral sex
plex
same-sex
simplex
Sussex
telex
tex
triplex
vertex
vortex
West Sussex

Synonyms and antonyms of Tex-Mex in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Tex-Mex» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEX-MEX

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

Translator English - Chinese

德州墨西哥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Tex -Mex
570 millions of speakers

English

Tex-Mex
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Tex-Mex
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تكس مكس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Tex - Mex
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tex- Mex
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টেক্স-মেক্স
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Tex -Mex
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tex-Mex
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tex- Mex
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テキサス流メキシコ風味
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

텍스 멕스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tex-Mex
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tex- Mex
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டெக்ஸ்-மெக்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेक्स-मेक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tex-Mex
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tex - Mex
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tex-Mex
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Tex -Mex
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tex -Mex,
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Tex - Mex
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tex - Mex
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tex - Mex
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tex - Mex
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Tex-Mex

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEX-MEX»

The term «Tex-Mex» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.725 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEX-MEX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Tex-Mex» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Tex-Mex» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Tex-Mex

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEX-MEX»

Discover the use of Tex-Mex in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tex-Mex and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tejano Proud: Tex-Mex Music in the Twentieth Century
Chronicles the history of Tex-Mex music in the twentieth century, discussing its origins in Mexican culture, the diversity and complexity of the music, its importance to Mexican Texas culture in the context of Anglo-Mexican relations.
Guadalupe San Miguel, 2002
2
Nuevo Tex-Mex: Festive New Recipes from Just North of the Border
Presents a collection of Tex-Mex recipes, which combines Latin American and Texas flavors, including chicken in mole tejano, chipolte swordfish fajitas, and pumpkin flan
David Garrido, Robb Walsh, 1998
3
The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos
From the Mexican pioneers of the sixteenth century, who first brought horses and cattle to Texas, to the Spanish mission era when cumin and garlic were introduced, to the 1890s when the Chile Queens of San Antonio sold their peppery stews ...
Robb Walsh, 2014
4
The Tex-Mex Grill and Backyard Barbacoa Cookbook
Here are all their recipes and more for grilled meats and seafood adapted for the backyard barbecue, along with the frijoles and side dishes, picante salsas, and festive tequila cocktails that fill out the fiesta.
Robb Walsh, 2011
5
Los Barrios Family Cookbook: Tex-Mex Recipes from the Heart ...
The Los Barrios Family Cookbook is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for food that explodes with flavor. ¡Buen provecho! From the Trade Paperback edition.
Diana Barrios Trevino, 2008
6
F: Seductive Hallucinations of the "Mexican" in America
He wants the flashing waters of our critical education to become instruments of restoration. In this book, Walter Benjamin meets Italo Calvino and they morph into Nericcio. Orale!
William Anthony Nericcio, 2007
7
The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook: 300 Flavorful Recipes to ...
Packed with 300 not-quite-south-of-the-border recipes, The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook brings these authentic flavors to your very own kitchen.
Linda Larsen, 2006
8
The 50 Best Tex-Mex Recipes: Tasty, fresh, and easy to make!
They’re fast. They’re flavorful. And they’re right at your fingertips. The 50 Best Tex-Mex Recipes is an appetizing selection of delicious dishes that add some spice to your life.
Editors of Adams Media, 2011
9
Tex-Mex Conjunto Classics for Accordion
Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in conjunction with Arhoolie Productions, Inc. presents this sampler collection of 15 hits by early Tejano artists for diatonic or piano accordion.
Gary Dahl, 2010
10
High pink: Tex-Mex fairy tales
"High Pink" illustrates the meanings behind and within his installations with 56 often hilarious stories that illuminate the cultural divides and bonds that the artist faced during his Tex-Mex childhood.
Franco Mondini-Ruiz, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEX-MEX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tex-Mex is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Truck Stop Enchiladas from 'Tex-Mex From Scratch'
These are a variation on fast-food chain tacos, which are a watered-down version of Mexican cuisine. But in neither genuine Tex-Mex nor Mexican versions is ... «Yahoo Food, Jul 15»
2
Tracing the History of Tex-Mex
From chili and nachos to fajitas and enchiladas, Tex-Mex could be called the ultimate comfort food. Despite its enormous popularity all over the United States, ... «History, Jun 15»
3
Popular Tex-Mex restaurant coming to Lafayette
A popular Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant will be opening its first Louisiana location in Lafayette early 2016. Chuy's will bring fresh Mexican cuisine in a fun ... «The Daily Advertiser, Jun 15»
4
New York Times food critic decimates Tex-Mex joint
... today Wells reviewed a restaurant that surely never saw him coming: a noisy, queso-slinging Tex-Mex spot, Javelina, that recently opened in Gramercy Park. «Business Insider, May 15»
5
Texan Food Goes Big, but Not Far, in New York
Two hours was the estimated wait time on a recent Wednesday at Javelina, a new Tex-Mex restaurant in Manhattan's Gramercy area, and dozens of ... «Bloomberg, May 15»
6
Pinkies Out: Javelina serves up authentic Tex-Mex in Gramercy
It's a Tex-Mex takeover. For this series of “Pinkies Out,” we dig-in to south of the border comfort foods like burritos, Frito pies and enchiladas. Our first stop is ... «New York Daily News, May 15»
7
Tex-Mex on Capitol Hill, a Summer of Meat at Revel's Grill Shack …
Rooster's Bar & Grill, on the north end of Broadway on Capitol Hill, bills itself as Tex-Mex, and the menu is vast, including appetizers as wide-ranging as ceviche ... «TheStranger.com, May 15»
8
Four San Antonio restaurants receive shout-outs for delicious Tex
Four San Antonio restaurants were recommended by Zagat for their delicious menu items in a recent story showcasing "10 Tex-Mex dishes you need to know.". «mySanAntonio.com, Apr 15»
9
Vote: Houston's best Tex-Mex restaurants
Think your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant is the best in Houston? Everyone has their opinions, but only one spot in the Bayou City can be crowned a winner. «Chron.com, Apr 15»
10
The Homesick Texan Talks Tex-Mex, Cheese Tacos & The Secret …
Last week, NYC was blessed with its second recent Tex-Mex takeover with El Original, a sprawling Hell's Kitchen eatery realized in part by Lisa Fain. That name ... «Gothamist, Apr 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Tex-Mex [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tex-mex>. Apr 2024 ».
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