Spanish Conversation · Level 106
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Spanish word
miga
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmiɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrumb
Example
No dejes ni una miga en la mesa.
Don't leave a single crumb on the table.
More examples
La miga del pan estaba muy esponjosa.
The crumb of the bread was very fluffy.
Core concept
Soft inner crumb of bread distinct from the crust.
Common phrases
una miga de pan
a crumb of bread
la miga del pan
the crumb of the bread
ni una miga
not a crumb
Similar words
migaja: Extremely small crumb or speck of bread, the tiniest fragment.
corteza: The bread's tough outer layer, crisp or chewy after baking.
trozo: A sizable fragment or portion of an object, often resulting from cutting or breaking.
resto: Remaining bits or leftovers of food or other items after consumption.
Definition in Spanish
Trozo pequeño del interior blando del pan que resulta de cortarlo o desmenuzarlo.
Word origin
From Latin mica 'small particle', the word keeps the sense of a tiny bread fragment across Romance languages.
Usage tips
- The plural migas can also name a traditional Spanish dish made from breadcrumbs, so migas often refers to that dish while miga means a single crumb.