Spanish Tapas Vocabulary
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What does the Spanish word 'tapas' originally mean?
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Explore the delicious vocabulary of Spanish tapas and Mediterranean dining culture Spanish Tapas Vocabulary packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. What does the Spanish word 'tapas' originally mean?
Answer: Lids or covers — originally small dishes placed over drinks
2. In Spanish cuisine, what is 'gazpacho'?
Answer: A chilled soup made from raw blended vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers
3. What are 'patatas bravas' in Spanish tapas?
Answer: Fried potato cubes served with a spicy tomato-based sauce
4. What is 'jamon iberico' in Spanish food culture?
Answer: Cured ham from Iberian pigs, considered a Spanish delicacy
5. In Spanish cuisine, what is a 'pintxo' (or 'pincho')?
Answer: A small snack from the Basque country, typically skewered with a toothpick on bread
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