torta

/ˈtɔrtə/
noun
  1. A type of sandwich made with a crusty roll, typically filled with meat, cheese, beans, and vegetables, popular in Mexican cuisine.
    • For lunch, I ordered a torta filled with grilled chicken, avocado, and refried beans.
    • The food truck serves a delicious torta with carnitas, lettuce, tomato, and jalapeños.
    • She bit into her torta and smiled as the flavors of the salsa and cheese mixed together.
  2. A round, flat cake or tart, often filled with cream, fruit, or nuts, common in Spanish and Italian cuisine.
    • The bakery sells a rich chocolate torta topped with fresh raspberries.
    • For dessert, my grandmother made a traditional Spanish torta with almonds and honey.
    • He enjoyed a slice of lemon torta with his afternoon coffee.
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