Community

Your word isn't here yet

Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.

/Sounds like "TAH" (as in "tar") + "pahs" (as in "park")/

Meaning

Small portions of assorted food served as sides at Spanish bars, perfect for sharing and snacking with friends. Going de tapas is a Spanish social tradition that combines food, drinks, and conversation.

Examples

We went de tapas through downtown and tried a bit of everything.

The tapas at that bar are the best in the neighborhood.

In Spain, going de tapas is a whole social ritual.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Botana
Anonymous

A deal or agreement reached after negotiating. When someone says "trato," the back-and-forth is over and both sides are satisfied. The Spanish-speaking world's equivalent of "deal" or "you've got yourself a deal."