Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
entrante
Pronunciation
IPA/enˈtɾante/
Meaning
- masculine nounstarter
Example
Vamos a pedir un entrante para compartir.
Let's order a starter to share.
More examples
El entrante del día viene con pan casero.
Today's starter comes with homemade bread.
Core concept
Small plated starter served at the beginning of a meal for sharing.
Common phrases
entrante del día
today's starter
entrante vegetariano
vegetarian starter
Similar words
tapa: Small plate served with drinks in Spain, typically in bars.
entrada: Individual plated starter presented as the formal first course of a meal.
entremés: Light single dish served before main courses during a banquet or multi-course menu.
Definition in Spanish
Plato servido como primer tiempo de una comida, generalmente pequeño y destinado a compartirse o a estimular el apetito.
Word origin
It comes from the verb entrar 'to enter' plus the nominal suffix -ante meaning 'that which enters', applied to the opening dish of a meal.
Usage tips
- Spanish entrante also functions as an adjective meaning 'upcoming' (el año entrante) and is not equivalent to English entrant meaning a competitor.