English–Spanish
“appetizer” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtapa/
Example
¿Quieres probar una tapa?
Do you want to try an appetizer?
How to say “appetizer” in Spanish
“Appetizer” in Spanish is tapa. tapa can also mean “tapa”.
Small plate served with a drink.
Example sentences with tapa
En este bar la tapa viene con la bebida.
In this bar the appetizer comes with the drink.
Tips for using tapa
- Tapas vary regionally: some places include a tapa with a drink while others sell them individually, and larger portions are labeled raciones, so menu context determines what to expect.