tapa
tapa, small dish
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈtapa/
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Cultural Note
Tapas culture is central to Spanish social life. The tradition of 'ir de tapas' means hopping from bar to bar, sampling small dishes. In cities like Granada and Almeria, a free tapa comes with every drink order. Tapas are perfect for a casual date.
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos a tomar unas tapas antes de cenar.
Let's have some tapas before dinner.
En Granada, las tapas son gratis con cada bebida.
In Granada, tapas are free with every drink.