English–Spanish
“bite” in Spanish
How to say “bite” in Spanish
“Bite” in Spanish is picar.
A sharp, stinging burn on the tongue or skin.
Example sentences with picar
Un escorpión picó a un senderista en el desierto.
A scorpion bit a hiker in the desert.
Tips for using picar
- With indirect object pronouns (me, te, le), picar describes a sensation (me pica = something stings or itches me), so speakers commonly ask ¿Te pica mucho? to check spiciness.
