menudo

noun

me·​nu·​do mə-ˈnü-dō How to pronounce menudo (audio)
me-ˈnü-t͟hō
plural menudos
: a tripe stew seasoned with chili peppers

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The decor is over-the-top and colorful—the mural American Dream portraying 100 influential Hispanic men and women graces the main dining room—and the menu revolves around comforting Tex-Mex and Mexican staples such as cheezy enchiladas and menudo, a spicy tripe stew. Katie Chang, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Here hungry patrons can get their paws on burritos, combo plates, tacos, chimichangas, carne asada nachos, chile verde fries, pozole, menudo, twelve different quesadillas, six kinds of enchiladas, grilled chicken salads, mini tacos and more. Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024 Si bien a menudo se piensa que esto es un problema para las empresas digitales, se aplica a las fabricantes de coches eléctricos, cafeteras y más. Carmelo Cennamo feng Zhu, Harvard Business Review, 23 July 2024 Sanchez’s memories at the bar include watching the Denver Broncos play on TV as Aurora Correa cooked menudo, a Mexican soup, and other dishes in the kitchen. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for menudo 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish menudos innards, giblets

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of menudo was in 1904

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“Menudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menudo. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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