This is the 14057th most frequent Spanish word.
tapas
Small Spanish appetizers or snacks served with drinks.
Here, 'tapas' refers to small plates of food served in Spanish cuisine, meant to be shared and eaten socially.
¿Vamos a comer unas tapas esta noche en el bar del centro?
Shall we eat some tapas tonight at the downtown bar?
In this sentence, 'tapas' means 'lids' or 'covers,' referring to objects that seal or close containers.
Las tapas del recipiente no están bien selladas.
The container lids are not properly sealed.
'Tapas' in this example means 'covers' for electrical switches, demonstrating another practical application of the term.