How to Say "small dish" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “small dish” is “tapa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
served alongside drinks
Examples
Vamos a tomar una cerveza y unas tapas.
Let's grab a beer and some tapas.
¿Qué tapas tienen hoy? ¿Hay patatas bravas?
What tapas do you have today? Are there spicy potatoes?
En Andalucía, a veces te dan la tapa gratis con la bebida.
In Andalusia, sometimes they give you the tapa for free with the drink.
Using 'Tapa' for a Full Meal
Mistake: “Pedimos tres tapas para cenar (We ordered three tapas for dinner).”
Correction: Tapas are snacks, not usually a full meal. You should say 'Pedimos tres raciones' or 'Pedimos tres platos' if you mean a full dinner.
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