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"Tapas" is a form of "tapas", a plural noun which is often translated as "tapas". "Paella" is a noun which is often translated as "paella". Learn more about the difference between "paella" and "tapas" below.
la paella(
pah
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eh
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yah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary)
2. (container)
a. paella pan
Pon la paella en el quemador para calentar el aceite.Put the paella pan on the burner to heat the oil.
las tapas(
tah
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pahs
)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.
