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appetizers
[/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzərz/]
noun
pl: appetizers
aperitivos
1.
Small dishes of food or drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite
We ordered several appetizers before the main course arrived.
Pedimos vários aperitivos antes do prato principal chegar.
2.
Foods served at the beginning of a meal or at social gatherings
The party had a nice selection of appetizers and drinks.
A festa tinha uma boa seleção de aperitivos e bebidas.
Synonyms
starters
hors d'oeuvres
snacks
finger foods
canapés
Antonyms
main course
dessert
entree
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aperitivos
Most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aperitivos
Standard usage, sometimes 'entrada'
São Paulo
aperitivos
Standard usage in formal dining
Portugal
aperitivos
Also used; 'entrada' more common for first course in formal meals
Related Idioms & Phrases
to whet one's appetite
appetizer for something bigger
just the appetizer
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