Canapes Meaning in English
word · lemma: canape
ˈkɑnəˌpeɪz
KAH-nuh-payz
ˈkænəpeɪ
KAN-uh-pay
Definición
Small pieces of bread or crackers with toppings, served as appetizers or snacks at parties and events.
Uso & Matices
Almost always plural ("canapés"). Common at formal events, receptions, or cocktail parties. Not to be confused with 'canopy' (a covering). Often used with 'serve,' 'pass around,' and descriptions like 'savory,' 'bite-sized.'
Spanish: canapésPortuguese (BR): canapés - aperitivosPortuguese (PT): canapés - aperitivosChinese (Simplified): 开胃小点Chinese (Traditional): 開胃小點Hindi: कैनापे (नाश्ते के रूप में) - छोटे स्नैक्सArabic: كانابيه (مقبلات صغيرة)Bengali: কানাপে (অ্যাপেটাইজার)Russian: канапеJapanese: カナッペVietnamese: canapé - món khai vị nhỏKorean: 카나페Turkish: kanape - kanepe (atıştırmalık)Urdu: کاناپے (ایپیٹائزر)Indonesian: kanape - makanan pembuka kecil
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The waiter served canapes at the wedding reception.
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She made delicious canapes with cheese and olives.
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Guests enjoyed the variety of canapes at the party.
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You can’t have a proper cocktail party without some canapes.
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They kept passing around trays of canapes all evening.
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If you’re hungry, just grab a few canapes from the table.
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