Torta
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine. US
- 2 A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.
- 3 An Italian cake. countable, uncountable
"They include fresh noodles, roasted chickens, savory Italian tortas, caponata and other antipasti like roasted onions in balsamic vinegar, crusty walnut breads, biscotti, and fabulous Italian desserts."
- 4 A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.
- 5 An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive. slang
Example
More examples"They include fresh noodles, roasted chickens, savory Italian tortas, caponata and other antipasti like roasted onions in balsamic vinegar, crusty walnut breads, biscotti, and fabulous Italian desserts."
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.
Borrowed from Tagalog torta, from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.
Borrowed from Italian torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.
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