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"Tapas" is a form of "tapas", a plural noun which is often translated as "tapas". "Botanas" is a form of "botana", a noun which is often translated as "snack". Learn more about the difference between "tapas" and "botanas" below.
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.
la botana(
boh
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tah
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nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (culinary) (Central America) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. snack
Mientras mirábamos el partido, comimos botanas y bebimos refresco.We ate snacks and drank sodas while we watched the game.
b. appetizer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La anfitriona trajo una botana para los comensales.The hostess brought an appetizer for the dinner guests.
c. appetiser (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las botanas consistían en fiambre y queso.The appetiser consisted of cold cuts and cheese.
