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"Raciones" is a form of "racionar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to ration". "Tapas" is a form of "tapas", a plural noun which is often translated as "tapas". Learn more about the difference between "raciones" and "tapas" below.
racionar(
rrah
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syoh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to ration
Los sobrevivientes racionaron la comida que tenían para que les durara más tiempo.The survivors rationed the food they had to make it last longer.
2. (to divide)
a. to ration
La mujer pobre racionó la única pieza de pan que tenía entre sus seis hijos.The poor woman rationed the only piece of bread she had among her six children.
b. to share out
Los voluntarios racionarán las provisiones entre todos los afectados por el terremoto.The volunteers will share out the provisions among those hit by the earthquake.
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.
