General
ñapa
What does ñapa mean?
A small freebie or extra given with a purchase — a baker's-dozen style bonus.
"Pídele la ñapa cuando compres los guineos."
Origin
Caribbean Spanish; from Quechua 'yapa' (extra).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ñapa' mean?
It's a little bonus or freebie thrown in with a purchase — like an extra banana added when you buy a bunch, similar to a baker's dozen.
Where does the word 'ñapa' come from?
From the Quechua word 'yapa', meaning 'extra' or 'more', which entered Caribbean Spanish. (It's also the root of the New Orleans word 'lagniappe'.)
How do you ask for a 'ñapa'?
At the market you can say 'dame la ñapa' or 'pídele la ñapa' — asking the seller to toss in a little extra for free.
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