How do you spell Enchilada?
Correct spelling
enchilada
Remember the Spanish root: EN-CHIL-ADA uses 'd' not 't' for the past participle
Why is enchilada spelled this way?
From Spanish enchilar, to season with chili. EN (in) + CHILE (chili) + ADA (past participle). Not 'enchilata' — the d is correct.
Common misspellings of enchilada
enchilataenchaladaenchillada
Example
She ordered the cheese enchilada with red sauce at the Mexican restaurant.