Granada is famous for its tapas, small portions of food served free with each drink. This lesson will help you become familiar with the vocabulary you need to enjoy this tradition in an authentic way.
- Key phrases for ordering tapas:
- “¿Me pone una caña, por favor?” (Can you bring me a beer, please?)
- “¿Qué tapas tiene hoy?” (What tapas do you have today?)
- “Una tapa de jamón, por favor.” (A plate of ham, please.)
- Food vocabulary:
- Aceitunas (olives)
- Tortilla española (Spanish omelette)
- Jamón serrano (cured ham)
- Pisto (vegetable stew)
- Beverage vocabulary:
- Cerveza (beer)
- Vino tinto (red wine)
- Café solo (black coffee)
Practical tips:
- In bars in Granada, it is common for tapas to be served automatically with your drink, but don’t hesitate to ask if you want something specific.
- If you don’t like the tapa you are offered, you can ask for a “different tapa” and they will change the dish.