Latin American Spanish

Question

In google it is usually a different Spanish. Could you tell me what is starters or appetizers in Latin America!

Answer 1

Well, Spanish may vary from one Latin American country to another actually.

Starters ~ principiantes.

Appetizers ~ aperitivos, tentenpiés.

Although Spanish varies they're still very similar to each other, probably the biggest difference resides in the conjugations, and the use of "Vosotros" vs. the use of "Ustedes", as well as the use of "Vos" vs. the use of "Tú" (which are related to the conjugations issue).

principiantes?? for food? - Benz, FEB 15, 2010

Answer 2

Entradas ...eso es que estuve buscando.

In Argentina (Latin America) starters = la entrada (it refers to food as a first course) and appettizer = aperitivo (but it refers to something to drink) - Benz, FEB 15, 2010

Answer 3

I have a friend from Mexico who uses the word, "bocadillo".

bocadillo = snack, bite to eat

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

in México: Starters = "algo para empezar", entradas.

Answer 5

in Mexico, botanas = snacks

That is what I understood as well. But I have had waiters use that word when asking if we wanted to order something before the main meal. So that is a word that confuses me. - Nicole-B, FEB 14, 2010

Answer 6

Thanks so much for all your help. Could you guys also tell me if there is a latin spanish dictionary online or some translation service apart from Google? i am from India and i am still learning spanish...and trying to improve as much as i can

Answer 7

Hi and welcome to the forum,

I believe in Spain, appetizers are called "tapas". In Latin America, I have heard them referred to as "botanas" or "apertivos".