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Puerto Rican Spanish
Picadera
Used when sharing food at gatherings or casual get-togethers.
Literal Meaning
A variety of snacks or appetizers served at social gatherings, typically in a casual setting
Actual Meaning
Snacks/Finger foods
Examples in Context

En la fiesta siempre hay picaderas para que la gente picotee mientras charla.

¿Quieres algunas picaderas antes de la cena? Hay de todo, desde nachos hasta empanadillas.

Me encanta llevar picaderas a la playa; son perfectas para compartir entre amigos.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Picaderas are often served at social gatherings, so if you're joining a party, be prepared to enjoy a variety of small, shareable foods.
  • 2When someone mentions picaderas, it's a cue that food is present, and it's a great opportunity to engage in conversation while nibbling.
  • 3The term can vary regionally, but in Puerto Rico, picaderas are synonymous with casual snacks that are meant to be enjoyed in a relaxed setting with others.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
appetizers
finger foods
treats
nibbles
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