Spanish Conversation · Level 87
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Spanish word
arepa
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɾepa/
Meaning
- feminine nounarepa
Example
En Venezuela, la arepa es muy popular.
In Venezuela, the arepa is very popular.
More examples
¿Quieres probar una arepa con queso?
Do you want to try a cheese arepa?
Core concept
Portable corn flatbread made from pre-cooked maize dough.
Common phrases
comer una arepa
eat an arepa
arepa de queso
cheese arepa
preparar una arepa
make an arepa
Similar words
pupusa: Thick Salvadoran corn cake of masa, filled with cheese or meat and cooked on a griddle.
gordita: Thick corn masa patty cooked and slit open to hold savory fillings as a portable snack.
empanada: Dough turnover stuffed with savory or sweet filling, then baked or fried until cooked through.
quesadilla: Tortilla folded or stacked with melted cheese and other fillings, cooked until the cheese melts.
Definition in Spanish
Alimento tradicional de maíz, consumido solo o relleno, frecuente como comida callejera en Venezuela y Colombia.
Word origin
The word comes from indigenous erepa, and the modern form is linked to the spread of pre-cooked corn flour (masarepa) that shaped the thick, portable cakes of Venezuela and Colombia.
Usage tips
- Arepa is a feminine noun (la arepa) and commonly replaces bread at meals, so it functions as a staple rather than a small side.
Related words
- arepitasmall arepanoun
- areperafemale arepa makernoun
- areperíaarepa shopnoun