Etymology

torta

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Today it means: A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine. Full definition →

Spanish torta ← Latin turta
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torta · noun1

  1. Latin · derived fromturta
  2. Spanish · borrowed fromtorta
  3. English todaytorta

Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

torta · noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromturta
  2. Spanish · derived fromtorta
  3. Tagalog · borrowed fromtorta
  4. English todaytorta

Borrowed from Tagalog torta, from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

torta · noun3

  1. Latin · derived fromturta
  2. Italian · borrowed fromtorta
  3. English todaytorta

Borrowed from Italian torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

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