elaperitivo

aperitif; pre-meal drink

Tomamos un aperitivo en la terraza antes de pasar al comedor. We had an aperitif on the terrace before going into the dining room.

Sirvieron un aperitivo ligero antes de la cena formal. They served a light aperitif before the formal dinner.

nibbles; snack (Spain)

Pedimos unos aperitivos para compartir mientras llegaba la comida. We ordered some nibbles to share while the meal arrived.