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Madrid is enjoyed most from the ground, exploring your way through its narrow streets that always lead to some intriguing park, market, tapas bar or street performer. Each night we'd leave our hotel to begin a new adventure in Madrid and nine out of 10 times, we'd walk through the Plaza Mayor.
Emilio Estevez

Meaning of "tapas" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TAPAS

From Spanish tapa cover, lid.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TAPAS

tapas  [ˈtæpəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAPAS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tapas is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TAPAS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tapas

Tapas

Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold or hot. In select bars in Spain, tapas have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal. In some Central American countries, such snacks are known as bocas. In Mexico, similar dishes are called "botanas." The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal that is set before them. Also, in some countries it is customary for diners to stand and move about while eating tapas.

Definition of tapas in the English dictionary

The definition of tapas in the dictionary is light snacks or appetizers, usually eaten with drinks.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TAPAS


Apus
ˈeɪpəs
campus
ˈkæmpəs
compass
ˈkʌmpəs
corpus
ˈkɔːpəs
encompass
ɪnˈkʌmpəs
hippocampus
ˌhɪpəʊˈkæmpəs
lupus
ˈluːpəs
multipurpose
ˌmʌltɪˈpɜːpəs
octopus
ˈɒktəpəs
off-campus
ˌɒfˈkæmpəs
Olympus
əʊˈlɪmpəs
on-campus
ˈɒnˌkæmpəs
opus
ˈəʊpəs
pappous
ˈpæpəs
pappus
ˈpæpəs
platypus
ˈplætɪpəs
purpose
ˈpɜːpəs
repurpose
riːˈpɜːpəs
Scopus
ˈskəʊpəs
trespass
ˈtrɛspəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAPAS

tap swirl
tap water
tap-dance
tap-dancer
tap-dancing
tap-in
tapa
tapacolo
tapadera
tapalo
tapas bar
tape
tape deck
tape drive
tape echo
tape grass
tape head
tape machine
tape measure
tape recorder

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAPAS

Chiapas
compas
fau-pas
faux pas
Herod Antipas
lampas
mauvais pas
pampas
pas
Scopas
Tamaulipas
upas

Synonyms and antonyms of tapas in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tapas» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TAPAS

Find out the translation of tapas to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tapas from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tapas» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小吃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tapas
570 millions of speakers

English

tapas
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तपस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تاباس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тапас
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tapas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Tapas
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tapas
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tapas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tapas
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タパス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

타파스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tapas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tapas
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தவங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तपस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tapas
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tapas
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tapas
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тапас
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tapas
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tapas
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tapas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tapas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tapas
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tapas

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TAPAS»

The term «tapas» is very widely used and occupies the 10.418 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TAPAS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tapas

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QUOTES WITH «TAPAS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tapas.
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Emilio Estevez
Madrid is enjoyed most from the ground, exploring your way through its narrow streets that always lead to some intriguing park, market, tapas bar or street performer. Each night we'd leave our hotel to begin a new adventure in Madrid and nine out of 10 times, we'd walk through the Plaza Mayor.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAPAS»

Discover the use of tapas in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tapas and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain
In an updated rendition of her classic guide to Spanish cookery, the author of ¡Delicioso! and The Foods and Wines of Spain furnishes a variety of recipes, both old and new, for Spanish-style appetizers, sauces, pâtés, salads, and ...
Penelope Casas, 2007
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The Book of Tapas
Also included in this book are modern tapas recipes from some of the world's best-known tapas chefs, including Jose Andres, Albert Adria, Albert Raurich, Jose Manuel Pizarro, and Sam and Eddie Hart.
Simone Ortega, Inés Ortega, 2010
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The Little Tapas Book
With more than 60 recipes to choose from, inspired by Spanish cuisine and many others, this handsome little book of tempting goodies will keep the tradition alive and well. Choose a few, or make a meal of them.
‎2012
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Tapas
Tapas make perfect fun snacks or quick meals for a family on the go
Richard Tapper, 2006
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Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America
This is a breakthrough cookbook from an extraordinary chef.
Jose Andres, Richard Wolffe, 2012
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Tapas: Sensational Small Plates From Spain
An expert in Mediterranean cuisine, Joyce Goldstein brings the warmth of Spain across the Atlantic with this delightful array of tapas recipes.
Joyce Goldstein, 2013
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The Everything Tapas and Small Plates Cookbook: Hundreds of ...
The Everything Tapas and Small Plates Cookbook gathers together 300 of the very best small plate recipes from around the world. From the Pacific Rim to Europe and the Mediterranean, our expert, Chef Lynette Rohrer Shirk, will lead the way.
Lyneete Rohrer Shirk, 2007
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Little Foods of the Mediterranean: 500 Fabulous Recipes for ...
Mediterranean food expert Clifford Wright presents a jaw-dropping collection of more than 500 recipes for all sorts of appetizers, snacks, and little foods traditional across the Mediterranean.
Clifford A. Wright, 2003
9
Tapas Made Easy
Tapas Made Easy is the perfect book for anyone who wants to recreate the rich flavours and delicious dishes of Spain's greatest culinary tradition.
Tomas Garcia, 2004
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César: Recipes from a Tapas Bar
This book is handsome, eminently readable, and extremely useful—a complete triumph.”—Steven Jenkins, author of Cheese Primer“One of the greatest bars in the world in terms of quality of spirits, selection, and mixology. . .
James Mellgren, Maggie Pond, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAPAS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tapas is used in the context of the following news items.
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Too good tapas-up: Brixton restaurant wins national award
Boqueria in Acre Lane was voted the London regional winner in the Waitrose Good Food Guide Readers' Restaurant of the Year awards for the second time. «Wandsworth Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal Granted Bail for 'Shoot and …
Krishnagar: Actor-turned Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal was on monday granted bail by a Nadia district court in connection with his alleged "shoot and ... «NDTV, Jun 15»
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CID submits chargesheet in Tapas Pal hate speech case
KOLKATA/NADIA: The CID has submitted a charge sheet in the case relating to Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal's hate speech last year threatening CPI-M ... «Economic Times, May 15»
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Meet Tapas Bhardwaj, The Blind Delhi Student Who Scored 95% In …
NEW DELHI — Tapas Bhardwaj, like many other students this year, found the Class 12 CBSE examinations tough. But Tapas' incredible story -- of grit and ... «Huffington Post India, May 15»
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Tapas Pal raided in CBI Rose Valley blitz
KOLKATA: Tapas Pal — Trinamool's controversy-ridden actor-MP — is now the focus of a CBI investigation for his alleged links with Rose Valley. «Times of India, Mar 15»
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Tapas, from Spain to Walnut Creek
Culinary coup: Teleferic Barcelona, a Spanish tapas and pintxos restaurant, has set its sights on a U.S. expansion. The planned first location in the States? «San Jose Mercury News, Mar 15»
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Humble snack goes gourmet in Spain's tapas revolution
People taste tapas in the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid on January 15. ... mere bar snack, Spain's humble tapas has graduated from the neighborhood cafe ... «GMA News, Feb 15»
8
Go for the Food: Tapas menu never disappoints at Jaleo _ and be …
He's Jose Andres, the Spanish chef behind the tapas restaurant Jaleo. Granted, I haven't tried Jaleo in Vegas, but the meals I've had at his restaurants in ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Dec 14»
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The Alex Stratta Re-Invasion of Vegas Continues with Tapas, His …
Now comes word that he's opening Tapas by Alex Stratta in Tivoli Village, taking over the now-shuttered Pizza Lounge. Expect the restaurant to open by ... «Eater, Oct 14»
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Calcutta High Court Orders FIR Against Trinamool MP Tapas Pal …
Kolkata: An FIR will have to be filed against actor turned Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal within the next 72 hours for his controversial "rape-murder" ... «NDTV, Sep 14»

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