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How do you spell Tortilla?

Correct spelling

tortilla

Spanish 'tortilla' has double L making 'y' sound - remember the diminutive 'illa' ending

Why is tortilla spelled this way?

From Spanish torta, cake. TORTA + ILLA (diminutive). A small flat cake. Double l makes a 'y' sound in Spanish. Not 'tortillia' or 'tortila'.

Common misspellings of tortilla

tortilatortilliatortilla

Example

She warmed the tortilla on the griddle before filling it with beans and cheese.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell tortilla?+
The correct spelling is "tortilla". Spanish 'tortilla' has double L making 'y' sound - remember the diminutive 'illa' ending
Is it tortila or tortilla?+
The correct spelling is "tortilla", not "tortila".

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