Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce chorizo
chuh-REE-zoh - three syllables, stress in the middle; the Spanish '-zo' is also heard as '-so'
US/tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/
tʃəɹizoʊ
UK/tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/
tʃɒɹiːzəʊ
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What “chorizo” means
A spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.
In a sentence
- We added chorizo to give the paella a smoky, paprika-spiked kick.
- Chorizo crumbles are a great topping for tacos and quesadillas.
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