How to Say "snack platter" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “snack platter” is “picada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pedimos una picada para compartir entre los cuatro.
We ordered a snack platter to share among the four of us.
En Argentina, es muy común comer una picada antes del asado.
In Argentina, it's very common to have a snack platter before the barbecue.
La picada trae jamón, queso, aceitunas y salame.
The snack platter has ham, cheese, olives, and salami.
Always Feminine
Even though it often describes a big group of foods, the word is always feminine: 'la picada'.
Confusing with Tapas
Mistake: “Using 'tapas' in Argentina for this.”
Correction: Use 'picada' in the Southern Cone (Argentina/Uruguay) for shared plates; 'tapas' is specifically Spanish from Spain.
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