tostada means A flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this, usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
Etymology
From Spanish tostada. Doublet of tostado.
noun
- A flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this, usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America.“A platter of chicken and octopus tostadas and two ceviches arrived at the table[…].”
- A bowl-shaped tortilla that has been fried and filled with various ingredients.
- A Latin American toast (toasted bread).“The Marina and Vicentino restaurants are good places for a coffee and tostada (toasted sandwich) for breakfast.”