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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTapas
/ˈtɑː.pəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Small savory dishes served as appetizers or snacks in Spanish cuisine.
"We enjoyed a variety of tapas, including olives, cheese, and chorizo, while sipping on sangria." - 2
A style of dining in which several small dishes are served, allowing for a variety of flavors.
"The restaurant specializes in tapas, encouraging guests to share multiple plates."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish noun tapas, the plural of tapa (meaning cover or lid), originating from the custom of placing a small piece of bread or meat over a glass of wine to keep out flies. In Spanish culture, it evolved into a term for a wide variety of small, savory appetizers or snacks.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tapas" is said worldwide
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tapas
Transliteration: tapas
"Nous avons dégusté des tapas dans un restaurant espagnol."
Tapas
Transliteration: Tapas
"Wir haben verschiedene Tapas in der Bar bestellt."
tapas
Transliteration: tapas
"Abbiamo ordinato delle tapas per accompagnare il vino."
tapas
Transliteration: tapas
"Nos gusta comer tapas en la terraza."
tapas
Transliteration: tapas
"Nós pedimos tapas para compartilhar."
टैपस
Transliteration: ṭaipas
"हमने स्पेनिश रेस्तरां में टैपस का आनंद लिया।"
小吃
Transliteration: xiǎochī
"我们在西班牙餐厅享用了小吃。"
타파스
Transliteration: tapas
"우리는 스페인 레스토랑에서 타파스를 즐겼습니다."
タパス
Transliteration: tapas
"私たちはスペイン料理のタパスを楽しみました。"
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