flauta

noun

flau·​ta ˈflau̇-tə 

: a usually corn tortilla rolled tightly around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried

Examples of flauta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The quesabirrias remain a crowd favorite, as are the flautas and traditional Mexican tortas, according to the restaurant’s website. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

The restaurant is considered a northern Colorado staple for Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican food, with menu items like flautas and tacos dorados. — London Lyle, Denver Post, 24 July 2026

They are known for their family birria recipe in the form of quesa-tacos, birrira-pizzas and flautas. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

From flautas to arepas, the restaurant has a menu dedicated to the two cultural cuisines. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, literally, flute

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flauta

• ata
• cotta
• gotta
• lata
• lotta
• mata
• acuminata
• desiderata
• fasciculata
• microbiota
• agata
• bharata

Kids Definition

flauta

noun

flau·​ta ˈflau̇t-ə 

: a usually corn tortilla rolled tightly around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried