El entrante
Example: El entrante que pedimos estaba muy delicioso y fresco.
Definition
"El entrante" refers to a starter or appetizer served before the main course in a meal. It is typically a small dish meant to stimulate the appetite, often including items like salads, soups, or finger foods, as in the phrase: 'El entrante que pedimos estaba muy delicioso y fresco.'
Etymology
The term "el entrante" comes from the Spanish verb 'entrar,' meaning 'to enter.' It originally referred to something that 'enters' the meal sequence first. Over time, it became a noun indicating the first dish served, setting the stage for the main courses to follow.
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"El entrante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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