torta ahogada

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kind of Mexican submarine sandwich which is served totally or partially submerged in a spicy chili sauce.

Word forms

torta ahogada tortas ahogadas

Etymology

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

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