Recent Examples on the WebLunch can be a dip into the sea of Peruvian ceviche, or perhaps into empanadas, both traditional foods of the country.—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024 The restaurant also offers dessert empanadas in apple, coconut custard and guava.—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2024 Guests at this historic spot can enjoy empanadas, fajitas (served on a sizzling skillet for dramatic effect), enchiladas, salads, tacos, burritos and more.—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024 There’s also a booth with empanadas and arepas; 817-336-2787, mainstreetartsfest.org.—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for empanada
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Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine of empanado, past participle of empanar to bread, from em- (from Latin in-) + pan bread, from Latin panis — more at food
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