What is the difference between a taco and a burrito?

A taco is folded, while a burrito is rolled and sealed.

Is taco a common word in English?

Yes. It is very common in food menus and casual speech.

Is taco formal or informal?

It is a normal everyday word, not formal.

How do I use taco in a sentence?

You can say, 'I want a taco,' or 'We made tacos at home.'

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taco

/ˈtæk.əʊ/

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noun

a folded Mexican food made with a small tortilla and a filling such as meat, beans, cheese, or vegetables. The tortilla is usually soft or sometimes crispy.

I had two tacos for dinner.
She ordered a chicken taco.
Tacos are easy to eat by hand.

Adinary Nuance

A taco is usually a folded tortilla with filling, so it is not the same as a burrito or an enchilada. A burrito is rolled and closed, while a taco is open or only partly folded. In everyday speech, people may use taco for many quick Mexican-style fillings, but the shape still matters.

In other languages

Vietnamese: bánh taco
Spanish: taco
Chinese: 塔可
Japanese: タコス
Korean: 타코

Etymology

The word came into English from Mexican Spanish in the 19th century. Its deeper origin is uncertain, but it is now a common international food word.

Common phrases

fish tacosoft tacohard tacotaco night

Synonyms

tortilla wrap

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a taco and a burrito?: A taco is folded, while a burrito is rolled and sealed.
Is taco a common word in English?: Yes. It is very common in food menus and casual speech.
Is taco formal or informal?: It is a normal everyday word, not formal.
How do I use taco in a sentence?: You can say, 'I want a taco,' or 'We made tacos at home.'