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    Entremés (en. Side dish)

    /en.tɾeˈmes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A food that is consumed as an appetizer or before the main course.
    They served a variety of appetizers before dinner.
    Sirvieron una variedad de entremeses antes de la cena.
    In some contexts, it refers to a brief work or presentation that takes place as a prelude to the main one.
    The appetizer was a comedic work that entertained the audience before the tragedy.
    El entremés fue una obra cómica que divertió al público antes de la tragedia.

    Etymology

    From the French 'entre-mets', which means 'between dishes'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    daily appetizer
    It refers to a light dish that is offered on a daily menu.
    entremés del día
    varied appetizer
    A selection of different appetizers or tapas.
    entremés variado
    to serve an appetizer
    Including an appetizer in a meal or celebration.
    poner un entremés

    Related Words

    appetizer
    Small portion of food served before a main meal.
    aperitivo
    dish
    Portion of food served at mealtime.
    plato
    starter
    First course served in a meal.
    entrada

    Slang Meanings

    A tasty bite to whet the appetite.
    Today I prepared some ham and cheese appetizers.
    Hoy preparé unos entremeses de jamón y queso.
    Something that happens as an introduction to an event.
    The boss's speech was just an appetizer before the main presentation.
    El discurso del jefe fue solo un entremés antes de la presentación principal.