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Tapas Glossary

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A la plancha On the grill

Almejas Clams

Anchoas Canned anchovies

Atún Tuna

Banderillas Skewers

Boquerones Vinegar-cured anchovies

Cañas Small glasses of beer

Cava Sparkling wine

Chacina Charcuterie, in Andalusia

Chipirones Baby squid

Chorizo Paprika-spiked sausage

Coquinas Tiny Mediterranean clams

Croquetas Deep-fried minced meat

Gambas Shrimp

Jamón Ibérico Iberian ham

Lacón Galician ham

Montaditos Canapés

Patatas Bravas Fried potatoes with spicy sauce

Pintxos Tapas (Basque)

Poteo Tapas-bar crawl (Basque)

Pulpo Octopus

Raciones Sharing portions (bigger than tapas)

Revuelta Scrambled eggs

Salmorejo Thick gazpacho

Tapeo A tapas-bar hop

Tortilla Potato-and-onion omelette

Txepetxa Anchovies (Basque)

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