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Tapas
Used when sharing meals or socializing in informal settings.
Literal Meaning
A variety of appetizers or snacks in Spanish cuisine, typically served with drinks.
Actual Meaning
Snacks - tapas are small dishes
Examples in Context

En España, es común ir a un bar y disfrutar de aperitivos mientras tomas una bebida.

Vamos a pedir unas tapas para compartir antes del plato principal.

La variedad de tapas que sirven en este restaurante es increíble; hay algo para todos los gustos.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Appetizers or tapas can be served hot or cold, so if you don't like something, it's perfectly fine to ask for a different dish.
  • 2Often, 'tapas' refer to small plates shared among friends or family, which encourages socializing.
  • 3Remember that in some places, ordering tapas might mean you will eat several times during the same outing, so plan accordingly with your companions.
Phrase Thesaurus
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small plates
appetizers
finger food
snack plates
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