Definitions
- Referring to the first course of a meal in Spanish cuisine. - Talking about a dish that is served before the main course. - Describing a small plate or portion of food that is meant to be shared among a group.
- Referring to a small dish served before the main course of a meal. - Talking about a dish that is meant to stimulate the appetite. - Describing a small plate or portion of food that is often shared among a group.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to small dishes served before the main course of a meal.
- 2Both are meant to stimulate the appetite.
- 3Both can be shared among a group of people.
- 4Both can be hot or cold dishes.
- 5Both are common in many different types of cuisine.
What is the difference?
- 1Cuisine: Entrada is typically associated with Spanish or Latin American cuisine while appetizer is more commonly used in American and European cuisine.
- 2Size: Entrada can refer to a larger portion size than appetizer.
- 3Variety: Appetizer can refer to a wider variety of dishes than entrada.
- 4Timing: Entrada is typically served at the beginning of a meal while appetizer can be served at any point before the main course.
Remember this!
Entrada and appetizer are both small dishes served before the main course of a meal. However, entrada is typically associated with Spanish or Latin American cuisine and can refer to a larger portion size, while appetizer is more commonly used in American and European cuisine and can refer to a wider variety of dishes.