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tapas
This term refers to a social dining tradition where small plates are shared among a group, emphasizing variety and communal interaction over a single large meal. It carries a connotation of leisure and conviviality, often associated with bar culture and casual grazing.
Grammatically, the word is a loanword from Spanish that functions as a mass noun or a collective plural in English. Because it describes a category of food, it is typically treated as uncountable; one does not usually refer to a single "tapa" in English conversation, but rather uses partitive phrases like "a plate of tapas" or "a selection of tapas" to specify quantity.
Meanings
Examples
Let us order a few different tapas to try everything on the menu.
The bar serves free tapas with every drink you order.
I wonder if they have patatas bravas on their tapas list.
We spent the evening hopping from one tapas bar to another in Seville.
These tapas are the perfect size for a light lunch.
I should try making some Spanish tapas for the party tonight.
The platter of mixed tapas arrived at the table smelling of garlic and paprika.
Do you prefer traditional tapas or the more modern fusion versions?