How do you say chimichanga in Spanish?
What does the word chimichanga mean in English?
: a tortilla wrapped around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried.
How do you pronounce Jimmy Changas?
Do you pronounce the L in tortilla?
Because of its Spanish origins, the double ‘l’ in tortilla is pronounced ‘ya’. Repeat after us: Tor-tee-ya. Now you‘ve got it! But here’s the thing…as long as it’s our name you‘re chanting, we don’t mind how you pronounce it.
David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.