TAPEO & SOBREMESA

Tapeo, (pronounced “tap-ay-oh”), verb, from the noun tapas and the suffix eo, informal slang for meeting friends in the street to walk together to a bar for a drink and something to eat—a holy tradition in Spain and the definition of happiness for many.

Sobremesa, (pronounced “sob-rem-essa”), noun, from sobre meaning “over” and mesa, meaning “table,” sobremesa means “over the table” talks. Used to describe the period of time after a meal when the food is finished, but conversation is still flowing.