Tapas Meaning in English

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Definition

Tapas are small Spanish dishes, usually served as appetizers or snacks to share. They can include various foods like olives, cheeses, seafood, and meats.

Usage & Nuances

Always plural in English; refers to a style of eating and sharing, not just the food. Often found in 'tapas bars' or as a 'tapas menu'. Don't use it for non-Spanish snacks.

• Spanish: tapas
• Portuguese (BR): tapas - petiscos espanhóis
• Portuguese (PT): tapas - petiscos espanhóis
• Chinese (Simplified): 下酒菜（西班牙小吃）
• Chinese (Traditional): 下酒菜（西班牙小喫）
• Hindi: तापस (स्पेनिश स्नैक्स)
• Arabic: تاباس (مقبلات إسبانية)
• Bengali: তাপাস (স্প্যানিশ খাবার)
• Russian: тапас (испанская закуска)
• Japanese: タパス（スペイン料理）
• Vietnamese: tapas (món Tây Ban Nha)
• Korean: 타파스 (스페인 음식)
• Turkish: tapas (İspanyol mezesi)
• Urdu: ٹاپاس (اسپین کا کھانا)
• Indonesian: tapas (hidangan Spanyol)

Example Sentences

We tried different tapas at the Spanish restaurant.

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Chorizo and cheese are common tapas.

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Let's order some tapas and drinks to start the night.

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Last night, we hopped from bar to bar tasting different tapas.

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Many people eat tapas with friends in the evening.

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My favorite way to eat is sharing tapas with a big group.

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