How to Say "hors d'oeuvre" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hors d'oeuvre” is “entrante” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Qué vamos a pedir de entrante?
What are we going to order for a starter?
Los entrantes de este restaurante son muy variados.
The appetizers at this restaurant are very varied.
Prefiero pedir dos entrantes en lugar de un plato principal.
I prefer to order two starters instead of a main course.
Using 'De' with Starters
When you want to say you are having something 'for' a starter, use the word 'de'. For example: 'De entrante, quiero la ensalada' (For a starter, I want the salad).
Starter vs. Entry
Mistake: “Using 'entrada' for food in Spain.”
Correction: While 'entrada' is used in Latin America, 'entrante' is the standard term in Spain for the first course of a meal.
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