Meaning of Oaxaca | Babel Free
/wəˈhæ.kə/Definitions
- A city in Mexico.
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A semihard white cheese from the Oaxaca region of Mexico. countable, uncountable
- A municipality whose municipal seat is the city of the same name.
- A state of Mexico.
- A habitational surname from Spanish.
Equivalents
Examples
“Poblano Chile: fried poblano pepper, quinoa, butternut squash, oaxaca cheese, seared greens, garlic tomato broth, crema”
“I most enjoyed the rajas, highlighted by perfectly smoky poblano slices with melty oaxaca cheese and a dash of sea salt.”
“Items on the menu include shrimp taco with pineapple slaw and chipotle sauce, a barbecue pulled pork taco with corn, avocado, cilantro and a barbecue sour cream drizzle, a carne asada beef taco with oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, guacamole and ranchero sauce, a lime pastor taco with grilled pineapple,cilantro and ranchero sauce and for dessert, Margaritaville’s signature key lime pie.”
“Next, to balance sweet with savory, order the Dirty Tots with bacon, pickled jalapenos, oaxaca cheese sauce and sharp cheddar.”
“They have brought in a wide variety of spices including many organic options, and a dairy case with cheeses including halloumi, queso fresco, mexicano, and oaxaca.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.