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tostada
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tos·ta·da  (t-städ) or tos·ta·do (-d)
n. pl. tos·ta·das or tos·ta·dos
A tortilla or tortilla chip deep-fried until crisp.

[American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine past participle of tostar, to toast, from Vulgar Latin *tostre; see toast1.]

tostada [tɒˈstɑːdə], tostado [tɒˈstɑːdəʊ]
n pl -das, -dos
(Cookery) a crispy deep-fried tortilla topped with meat, cheese, and refried beans
[Spanish, literally: toasted, past participle of tostar]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tostada - a flat tortilla with various fillings piled on ittostada - a flat tortilla with various fillings piled on it
dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner"
bean tostada - a flat tortilla topped with refried beans
2.tostada - a crisp flat tortillatostada - a crisp flat tortilla                
tortilla - thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810


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