Dictionary definition: nacho

Dictionary definition: nacho
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Foreign Terms in English;      348 words ...nacho noun plural nachos M20 (Mexican) Spanish (origin uncertain: perhaps from Mexican Spanish Nacho pet form of male forename Ignacio , but cf. Spanish nacho flat-nosed). A snack or appetizer consisting of fried ...

Article: MEXICAN-SPANISH CONSORTIUM COULD GAIN MANAGEMENT ...
SourceMex Economic News & Analysis on Mexico;  August 11, 1999 ;     700+ words ...A Mexican-Spanish consortium is expected to gain ... 260 million). The bid by the Mexican-Spanish consortium is still subject to ... Tijuana, and San Jose del Cabo. The Mexican-Spanish consortium gained the concession ...

Article: Syllable-initial /s/ in Traditional New Mexican ...
Southwest Journal of Linguistics;  December 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... of syllable-initial /s/ reduction in TRADITIONAL NEW MEXICAN SPANISH. The variable aspiration and deletion of syllable-initial ... in the United States. 1. BACKGROUND. Traditional New Mexican Spanish refers to the variety of Spanish spoken in New Mexico and ...

Article: Mexican-Spanish supplier aims beyond usual Tier ...
Automotive News;  December 3, 2007 ;     700+ words ...Byline: Stephen Downer A Mexican-Spanish joint venture with annual sales of $270 million is preparing to open a $52 million plant in northern Mexico that will paint and ...

Article: The gendered use of Salirse in Mexican ...
Women and Language;  March 22, 2006 ;     499 words ... ... explores the ways in which men and women use the optional pronominal form of the Spanish verb salire(se) 'to leave' in Mexican Spanish. Women were found to use the pronominal form notably more than men, and that, diachronically, this form has traditionally ...

Article: Three options for Mexican, Spanish or Caribbean ...
Capital (Annapolis);  October 17, 2008 ;     700+ words ...While some waterfront towns slow down once summer ends, here in Annapolis we just keep moving right along, finding new and fun things to fill up each weekend. This weekend, likely to be one of the busiest of the year for Annapolis, is filled with the Power Boat show taking place at City Dock as

Article: Meztiso mixes Mexican, Spanish fare with ...
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  August 12, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Byline: Kelly Aiglon Daily Herald Correspondent Meztiso 710 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 274-9500 Cuisine: Mexican and Spanish Setting: Colorful dining room is anchored by a long mahogany bar and tortilla-making station Price range: $2.50 to $9 tapas; $3.50 to $9.50 appetizers; $7 to $16 entrees;