Entrante (en. Incoming)
/enˈtrantɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Dish served before the main course in a meal.
The dinner starter was a seafood soup.
El entrante de la cena fue una sopa de mariscos.
Element that introduces or provides access to something.
The starter allows you to explore new opportunities.
El entrante te permite explorar nuevas oportunidades.
Etymology
From the verb 'entrar' with the suffix '-ante', indicating action or state.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cold starter
Cold dish served before the main course.
entrante frío
hot starter
Hot dish served before the main course.
entrante caliente
to serve as a starter
To introduce something as the first component before others.
servir de entrante
Related Words
entry
Access to a place or an initial moment.
entrada
appetizer
Food or drink served before a meal.
aperitivo
Slang Meanings
Appetizer in an informal context.
Let's have some starters before the meal.
Vamos por unos entrantes antes de la comida.
Something that precedes or initiates an event.
The starter for the party was live music.
El entrante de la fiesta fue la música en vivo.