huarache

English
Some huaraches (food) being prepared.

Etymology

From Spanish huarache, guarache, from Purepecha kwarachi, kuaráči (“sandal”).[1]

Noun

huarache (plural huaraches)

  1. A Mexican sandal.
  2. A food similar in shape to such a sandal, consisting of a fried masa dough base with a topping, typically salsa, potato, meat, and/or cheese.

References
  1. David Gold, Studies in Etymology and Etiology

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Purepecha.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /waˈɾat͡ʃe/

Noun

huarache m (plural huaraches)

  1. (Mexico) sandal
  2. (Mexico) A Mexican dish made of masa topped with various foods, usually including beans, nopales and salsa.

Derived terms
  • huarachería

See also
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