Etymology

torta ahogada

Today it means: A kind of Mexican submarine sandwich which is served totally or partially submerged in a spicy chili sauce. Full definition →

Spanish torta ahogada
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromtorta ahogada
  2. English todaytorta ahogada

From Spanish torta ahogada, literally "drowned sandwich", referring to the sauce.

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