What is the origin for word tortilla?

The word "tortilla" comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs, and means "small cake" or "little bread".

Here's a breakdown:

* "Tōlli" (Nahuatl): meaning "small" or "little"

* "Tlaxcalli" (Nahuatl): meaning "bread" or "cake"

So, "tōlli" + "tlaxcalli" = "tōlli-tlaxcalli" = "tortilla"

The word "tortilla" was adopted into Spanish and eventually into other languages.