No. 10,159 in Spanish
chorizo
A type of seasoned pork sausage, often spicy, originating from Spain or Latin America.
In a sentence
Compré un chorizo en el mercado para preparar la cena.
I bought a chorizo at the market to prepare dinner.
Here, 'chorizo' refers to a type of seasoned sausage often used in cooking.
Ese político es un verdadero chorizo, siempre está envuelto en escándalos de corrupción.
That politician is a real crook; he's always involved in corruption scandals.
In this sentence, 'chorizo' is used colloquially in Spain to mean 'crook' or 'dishonest person'.
En la fiesta ofrecieron tapitas de chorizo y queso.
At the party, they served little dishes of chorizo and cheese.
Here, 'chorizo' again refers to the sausage, emphasizing its use in appetizers or snacks.
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