Tapas
tapas
Meaning of Tapas
kleine spanische Gerichte, die als Snacks oder Vorspeisen serviert werden
small Spanish dishes served as snacks or appetizers
Pronunciation
Tapas with English translation
Tapas usage examples
Im Restaurant probieren wir Tapas.
At the restaurant we're trying tapas.
Die Tapas sind kleine, leckere Snacks.
Tapas are small, tasty snacks.
Tapas synonyms
What's the difference between Tapas, kleine spanische Vorspeisen, Vorspeisen, Appetithäppchen, Häppchen, Imbiss, Snack, and kleine Gerichte
The most direct description: small Spanish starters, with no special stylistic nuance.
More formal and broader: any starters or first courses before the main dish, not just small Spanish portions.
Emphasizes that the food is a small bite meant to stimulate the appetite; sounds a bit more descriptive and bookish.
Advanced: broader words
A very general word for small bite-sized pieces of food; not necessarily Spanish and not necessarily a separate dish.
A general word for a light meal or snack; it can also mean a place to buy fast food, so it is not very precise for tapas.
A common, very broad word for a small snack; often a loanword and not specifically Spanish.
A very general expression: small dishes of any kind, with no connection specifically to Spain or to appetizers.
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Tapas belongs to the topic "Spanish Cuisine →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does Tapas mean?
small Spanish dishes served as snacks or appetizers
How do you pronounce Tapas?
Tapas is pronounced [ˈtaːpas].
How is Tapas used in a sentence?
At the restaurant we're trying tapas. Translation: Im Restaurant probieren wir Tapas.
Is Tapas part of Spanish Cuisine vocabulary?
Yes, Tapas can be learned in the Spanish Cuisine topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Tapas part of Dishes vocabulary?
Yes, Tapas can be learned in the Dishes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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