entrante
“entrante” means “starter” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
starter, appetizer
Also: hors d'oeuvre
📝 In Action
¿Qué vamos a pedir de entrante?
A1What are we going to order for a starter?
Los entrantes de este restaurante son muy variados.
A2The appetizers at this restaurant are very varied.
Prefiero pedir dos entrantes en lugar de un plato principal.
B1I prefer to order two starters instead of a main course.
incoming, next
Also: entering
📝 In Action
Tengo mucho trabajo el mes entrante.
B1I have a lot of work next month.
El presidente entrante tomará posesión en enero.
B2The incoming president will take office in January.
La semana entrante sabremos los resultados.
B1We will know the results next week.
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Quick Quiz: entrante
Question 1 of 3
If you are in a restaurant in Madrid and want to order small dishes to share before the main meal, what do you ask for?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'entrar' (to enter), which comes from the Latin 'intrare'. It literally describes something that 'is entering'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entrante' the same as 'tapas'?
Not exactly. Tapas are usually small snacks often served with a drink. An 'entrante' is a specific course on a menu that you eat before your main dish.
Can I use 'entrante' for a person entering a room?
Rarely. While grammatically possible, we usually use 'la persona que entra'. 'Entrante' as an adjective is mostly reserved for roles (incoming president) or time (next month).
Does 'entrante' have a plural form?
Yes! For food, you'll often see 'Los entrantes' (The starters). For time, it is usually singular: 'el año entrante'.