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enchilado
Past participle of enchilar.

enchilado

enchilado
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1. (flavored with chili)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. seasoned with chili
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Yo tomaré el pollo enchilado. - ¿Lo prefiere con champiñones y papas o con arroz?I'll have the chicken seasoned with chili. - Do you prefer it with mushrooms and potatoes or with rice?
b. seasoned with chilli
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Soy mexicano y me encantan los platos enchilados. Tienen tanto sabor.I'm Mexican and Iove dishes seasoned with chilli. They're so tasty.
2. (under the effect of spicy food)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Odio estar enchilado, por eso no como nunca platos con ají.I hate it when my mouth and eyes sting after eating spicy food. That's why I never eat dishes seasoned with chili.
Mi curry estaba muy picante, así que estoy enchilado.My curry was really spicy, so my mouth is burning now.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. enchilado
Conozco un restaurante cubano en el que hacen un enchilado de langosta muy rico.I know a Cuban restaurant where they make a delicious lobster enchilado.
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