ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tapas

Okay kiddo, have you ever had a snack or small bite of food before dinner or when you're hungry? That's what tapas are! In some countries, like Spain, they have a special name for these little snacks - they call them tapas.

Instead of having one big meal, lots of people in Spain like to have many small plates of different foods to enjoy with friends and family. They might have things like olives, cheese, bread, or vegetables on their plates.

You know how sometimes you like to try a little bit of everything on your plate? That's kind of like what tapas are! You can try all sorts of different foods without having to commit to one big meal.

Tapas is not only about the food, it's about spending time with people you care about and having good conversation. So, next time you want to have a little snack or bite of something, think of tapas!