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    Tapa (en. Cover)

    /ˈtapa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small portion of food, usually accompanied by a drink.
    In Spain, it is common to go out for tapas after work.
    En España, es habitual salir de tapas después del trabajo.
    Cover for a container, such as a pot or a bottle.
    Make sure to put the lid on the pot so the water doesn’t evaporate.
    Asegúrate de poner la tapa en la olla para que no se evapore el agua.
    In some contexts, it may refer to a type of illustrated lid or one that is fashionable in popular culture.
    The cover of that album is very representative of the era.
    La tapa de ese disco es muy representativa de la época.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tapa', which means 'cover' or 'lid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lid by lid
    Exchange or fair deal between two parties.
    tapa por tapa
    to give a lid
    To put an end or halt something.
    darle una tapa
    bottle cap
    It refers to the cover of a container.
    tapa de la botella

    Related Words

    tapas
    Variety of small dishes served in Spanish culture.
    tapas
    cork
    Object used to close or stop the outflow of a liquid.
    tapon

    Slang Meanings

    Lid as a synonym for lid in the context of a party or celebration.
    We are going out for tapas this weekend.
    Vamos a ir de tapas este fin de semana.
    Use of lid to refer to a joke or something that is hidden.
    Don’t tell that, it’s a lid secret!
    No cuentes eso, ¡es un secreto a tapa!