aperitivo
masc.noun
1. aperitif, pre-meal drink
drink before a meal
Common combinations
- aperitivo antes de la comida — pre-meal drink
- aperitivo en el bar — aperitif at the bar
- Tomamos un aperitivo antes de cenar.We had an aperitif before dinner.
- Pidió un aperitivo en el bar.He ordered an aperitif at the bar.
- El vermú es un aperitivo muy popular.Vermouth is a very popular aperitif.
2. appetizer, snack
small food served before the main meal
Common combinations
- aperitivo ligero — light appetizer
- aperitivo salado — savory snack
- servir de aperitivo — serve as an appetizer
- Sirvieron aceitunas y queso como aperitivo.They served olives and cheese as an appetizer.
- El aperitivo estaba sobre la mesa.The appetizer was on the table.
- Trajimos unos aperitivos para la fiesta.We brought some snacks for the party.
Phrases with this word
tomar el aperitivohora del aperitivo