Entremeses (en. Appetizers)

/entremeses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Dish served as an appetizer, before the main meal.
Hors d'oeuvres include a variety of cheeses and cold cuts.
Los entremeses incluyen una variedad de quesos y embutidos.
Set of various appetizers or tapas.
The restaurant offers a selection of hors d'oeuvres to share.
El restaurante ofrece un surtido de entremeses para compartir.
Hors d'oeuvres can be cold or hot, depending on the occasion.
We serve cold hors d'oeuvres at the wedding reception.
Servimos entremeses fríos en la recepción de la boda.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'entremeses', referring to dishes served between other dishes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cold hors d'oeuvres
Appetizers served at a low temperature.
entremeses fríos
charcuterie board
Presentation of different appetizers on a board.
tabla de entremeses
varied appetizers
Selection of different types of appetizers.
entremeses variados

Related Words

appetizer
Light drink or food served before a meal.
aperitivo
tapa
Small portion of food, common in Spanish cuisine.
tapa
snack
Light food consumed between meals.
snack

Slang Meanings

Portion of food for nibbling.
Let's order some hors d'oeuvres to snack on while we wait.
Vamos a pedir unos entremeses para picar mientras esperamos.
Appetizers that accompany a drink.
At the bar, there are always free hors d'oeuvres while you drink.
En la barra siempre hay entremeses gratis mientras bebes.