el tentempié
-the snack
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tentempié

el tentempié(
tehn
-
tehm
-
pyeh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. snack
Me comí un pequeño tentempié esta tarde y no tengo hambre ahora.I had a small snack this afternoon and I'm not hungry now.
¿Había comida en la fiesta? - Solo unos tentempiés.Was there food at the party? - Just some snacks.
b. bite to eat
¿Quieres un tentempié mientras llega la hora de la cena?Would you like a bite to eat until it's time for dinner?
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