Arepa

Pronunciation: /əˈreɪpə/

Definitions of arepa

noun a type of food made of ground maize dough or cooked flour, typical of several Latin American countries

Example Sentences

A1 An arepa is a type of cornmeal cake popular in Latin American cuisine.

A2 I tried my first arepa when I visited Venezuela last year.

B1 Many people enjoy eating arepas for breakfast or as a snack.

B2 There are different variations of arepas depending on the region they come from.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet arepa with unique fillings and toppings.

C2 After years of practice, I finally mastered the art of making the perfect arepa from scratch.

Examples of arepa in a Sentence

formal The traditional Venezuelan dish, arepa, is made from cornmeal and often stuffed with various fillings.

informal I could really go for an arepa right now, they're so delicious!

slang Let's grab some arepas and chill at the park.

figurative Her smile was as warm and comforting as a freshly baked arepa.

Grammatical Forms of arepa

• past tense: were
• plural: arepas
• comparative: more arepa
• superlative: most arepa
• present tense: are
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: have been
• continuous tense: are being
• singular: arepa
• positive degree: very arepa
• infinitive: to be arepa
• gerund: being arepa
• participle: been arepa

Origin and Evolution of arepa

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Timoto-Cuica

Story behind the word: The word 'arepa' originates from the indigenous language of the Timoto-Cuica people of the Andes region in present-day Venezuela and Colombia.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of cornbread made by the indigenous peoples, 'arepa' has evolved to become a staple food in Venezuelan and Colombian cuisine, with various fillings and toppings added to the traditional dish.