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"Pinchitos" is a form of "pinchito", a noun which is often translated as "hors d'oeuvre". "Tapas" is a form of "tapas", a plural noun which is often translated as "tapas". Learn more about the difference between "pinchitos" and "tapas" below.
el pinchito(
peen
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chee
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. hors d'oeuvre
Nos tomamos cinco pinchitos variados y despúes no teníamos hambre.We had a variety of five different hors d'oeuvres and were not hungry afterwards.
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.
