tapas
4 synonyms for tapas, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Small Spanish savoury dishes served as snacks or appetisers, often shared among a group.
Synonyms
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How to use tapas
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tapas bar
order tapas
Etymology
From Spanish tapas, plural of tapa ("lid, cover"), from the old custom of covering a glass of wine with a small plate of food.
Full origin of tapas →Frequently asked questions
What does “tapas” mean?
The word “tapas” means small Spanish savoury dishes served as snacks or appetisers, often shared among a group. In plain terms, small Spanish-style shared plates, typically eaten with drinks.
How do you pronounce “tapas”?
“Tapas” is pronounced TA-pas (/ˈtæpəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “tapas” in a sentence?
Here is “tapas” used in a sentence: “We ordered a selection of tapas to share at the bar.”
What part of speech is “tapas”?
“Tapas” is a noun.
Where does the word “tapas” come from?
The word “tapas” comes from Spanish. From Spanish tapas, plural of tapa ("lid, cover"), from the old custom of covering a glass of wine with a small plate of food.
