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Piqueo
Literal meaning: "A little peck/bite"
Shared appetizer spread (Peru)
pee-KEH-oh
What does it mean?
A "piqueo" is a shared platter of small bites — cheeses, chorizo, anticuchos, olives — meant for a group to pick at over drinks and conversation. Central to Peruvian social eating, especially before a main meal or during a gathering.
How to use it
Warm, social register. "Pedimos un piqueo" is a natural way to start a group meal.
Example sentences
Let's order a shared appetizer spread.
Pidamos un piqueo.
The appetizer spread here is huge.
El piqueo de aquí es enorme.
Related phrases
More peru-food phrases
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