tapas
ˈtɑːpəs
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Definition of tapas - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

Spanish cuisinesmall Spanish dishes served with drinks
  • We ordered a variety of tapas to share at the party.
  • The restaurant's tapas were a hit among the guests.
  • Tapas are perfect for a light evening meal.
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  • tapas: small Spanish dishes served with drinks
    small Spanish dishes served with drinks

Origin of tapas

Spanish, tapa (cover)

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Spanish snack
appetizer or snack served as part of tapas

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  1. French:tapas, ...
  2. German:Tapas, ...
  3. Italian:tapas, ...
  4. Spanish:tapas, ...
  5. Portuguese:petiscos, ...
  6. Chinese:小吃, ...
  7. Japanese:タパス, ...
  8. Arabic:تاباس, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַאפַאס, ...
  10. Russian:тапас, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тапас, ...
  12. Hindi:टापस, ...
tapa
ˈtɑːpə

Definition of tapa - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Spanish snackRareappetizer or snack served as part of tapasRare
  • We enjoyed a delicious tapa with our drinks.
appetizer hors d'oeuvre snack
2.
Polynesian clothTECH.cloth made from the inner bark of paper mulberryTECH.
  • The traditional dress was made of tapa.
3.
Filipino meatRareseasoned slices of dried or cured meatRare
  • For breakfast, we had tapa with garlic rice.
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Images of tapa

  • tapa: appetizer or snack served as part of tapas
    appetizer or snack served as part of tapas
  • tapa: cloth made from the inner bark of paper mulberry
    cloth made from the inner bark of paper mulberry
  • tapa: seasoned slices of dried or cured meat
    seasoned slices of dried or cured meat

Origin of tapa

Spanish, tapa (cover, lid)

Examples of tapa in a sentence

  • Each tapa was paired with a different wine.
  • The museum displayed an ancient tapa from the island.
  • Artisans demonstrated how to make tapa at the festival.
  • The tapa was perfectly seasoned and tender.
  • He packed tapa for his lunch at work.

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  1. French:tapa, tissu tapa, ...
  2. German:Tapa, Rindenstoff, ...
  3. Italian:tapa, stoffa di tapa, ...
  4. Spanish:tapa, tela de corteza, ...
  5. Portuguese:petisco, tapa, ...
  6. Chinese:小吃, 树皮布, ...
  7. Japanese:タパ, フィリピンのタパ, ...
  8. Arabic:تابا, قِمَاش التابا, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַפָּה, טַאַפָּה, ...
  10. Russian:закуска, полинезийская ткань, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тапа, в'ялене м'ясо, ...
  12. Hindi:तपा, टापा, ...

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