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Pronunciation / Transliteration: challupa
"우리는 맥시칸 레스토랑에서 찰루파를 주문했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small, boat-shaped, fried masa dough shell filled with savory ingredients such as shredded meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
"We ordered several pork and chicken chalupas from the local taqueria for dinner." - 2
A popular Tex-Mex style fast-food item featuring a crisp, curved tortilla shell stuffed with seasoned fillings.
"He ordered a crunchy chalupa supreme with extra sour cream at the drive-thru."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from American Spanish 'chalupa', meaning a small boat or canoe, owing to the curved, boat-like shape of the fried masa dough. The culinary term originated in central and southern Mexico, eventually entering global English dictionaries during the late 20th century popularized by Tex-Mex cuisine and fast-food culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chalupa" is said worldwide
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chalupa
Transliteration: /ʃa.lu.pa/
"Il a commandé une chalupa croustillante au poulet."
Chalupa
Transliteration: /tʃaˈluːpa/
"Sie bestellte eine knusprige Chalupa mit Rindfleisch."
chalupa
Transliteration: /tʃaˈluːpa/
"Abbiamo mangiato una chalupa messicana molto saporita."
chalupa
Transliteration: /tʃaˈlupa/
"La chalupa es un antojito tradicional mexicano muy delicioso."
chalupa
Transliteration: /ʃaˈlupɐ/
"Comprei uma chalupa recheada com carne desfiada."
चालूपा
Transliteration: chalupa
"उसने रात के खाने के लिए एक क्रिस्पी चालूपा का ऑर्डर दिया।"
查鲁帕饼
Transliteration: chálǔpà bǐng
"我最喜欢吃里面放了鸡肉和芝士的查鲁帕饼。"
찰루파
Transliteration: challupa
"우리는 맥시칸 레스토랑에서 찰루파를 주문했다."
チャルパ
Transliteration: charupa
"メキシコ料理店で美味しいチャルパを食べました。"
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