A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Churros
Fried dough pastry, often dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Pronounced CHUR-ohs.
churros
CHUR-ohs
/ˈtʃʊroʊs/ · CHUR · ohs
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
Churros are commonly found on dessert menus in Spanish and Latin American restaurants, as well as at food festivals and street food vendors. They are also increasingly popular in cafes and bakeries in North America and Europe.
Where the word comes from
The word 'churros' comes from Spanish. It is thought to be related to the Spanish word for the horns of a sheep, possibly due to the pastry's shape.
Common ways people get it wrong
- CHUR-ross The final 's' sound is usually a voiced 'z' sound, not an unvoiced 's', like in 'roses'.
- CHUR-rohs The 'o' sound is like the 'o' in 'go' or 'so', not the 'o' in 'hot'.
Frequently asked
How do you pronounce churros?
Churros is pronounced CHUR-ohs. The emphasis is on the first syllable, and the final 's' sounds like a 'z'.
What does churros mean?
Churros are a type of fried dough pastry. The name likely comes from Spanish, possibly referencing sheep's horns due to their shape.
Are churros Spanish or Mexican?
Churros are a traditional pastry in Spain and Portugal, and they are also very popular throughout Latin America, including Mexico.
