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"Tapas" is a form of "tapas", a plural noun which is often translated as "tapas". "Aperitivo" is a noun which is often translated as "appetizer". Learn more about the difference between "aperitivo" and "tapas" below.
el aperitivo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. appetizer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Vas a pedir algún aperitivo? - Sí. Voy a pedir las croquetas de salmón.Are you going to order an appetizer? - Yes. I'm going to get the salmon croquettes.
Probé dos aperitivos deliciosos antes de la comida.I tried two delicious appetizers before lunch.
b. appetiser (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pedimos un aperitivo mientras servían la cena.We ordered an appetiser while they served dinner.
2. (beverage)
a. aperitif
Tomamos un aperitivo en el lobby del restaurante.We had an aperitif in the restaurant lobby.
las tapas(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. tapas
Compartimos unas tapas y vino en la Plaza Mayor.We shared some tapas and wine at the Plaza Mayor.
b. bar snacks
La barra del bar estaba llenas de tapas apetitosas.The counter of the bar was full of tempting bar snacks.
