Vocabulario Clave de Aperitivos - Meze

a selection of small, flavorful dishes that are typically served as appetizers or side dishes in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

to offer or present food or drink to someone

having the highest level of significance or central importance

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

relating to the Mediterranean Sea, the countries around it, or features typical of that region

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

flesh from a fish that we use as food

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

an alcoholic beverage that contains ethanol, which is a type of alcohol that can cause intoxication when consumed in excessive amounts

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

a strong alcoholic beverage made by distilling grains, fruits, or vegetables

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

a country in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula

a country mainly in Western Asia, with a smaller part in southeastern Europe

a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west

a distribution in shares

to put or cause someone to be in a particular position or location, especially for a specific purpose or function

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

different or better than what is normal

a dish that is a paste made with mashed sesame seeds and chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, and oil, originated in the Middle East

a traditional Greek dip or sauce made from strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, and herbs such as dill or mint

a very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from

a food made from milk that has been separated into solid curds and prepared in various ways

food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

the main dish of a meal

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole