Tapen (en. Cover)

/taˈpen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Group of people engaging in an activity together.
The friends' tapen gathered to celebrate the birthday.
El tapen de amigos se reunió para celebrar el cumpleaños.
Group of people dedicated to a specific task.
The volunteers' tapen is helping at the nursing home.
El tapen de voluntarios está ayudando en el hogar de ancianos.
Community of people with shared interests.
The musicians' tapen performs every Friday in the park.
El tapen de músicos se presenta cada viernes en el parque.

Etymology

The term 'tapen' comes from youth slang in some Spanish-speaking regions, deriving from the verb 'tapar', which implies a gathering aspect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

friends' tapen
Intimate group of friends.
tapen de amigos
work tapen
Group of people collaborating on a project.
tapen de trabajo
social tapen
Group of people with a common interest in social activities.
tapen social

Related Words

tapar
To cover or close something.
tapar
tapeno
Member of a tapen.
tapeno
tapena
Activity performed by a tapen.
tapena

Slang Meanings

Unexpected gathering of friends.
We had a tapen at Juan's house, and everyone showed up.
Hicimos un tapen en casa de Juan, y llegaron todos.
Group attending a specific event.
The tapen that went to the concert had a lot of fun.
El tapen que fue al concierto se divirtió mucho.