Spanish Conversation · Level 118
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Spanish word
mordisco
Pronunciation
IPA/moɾˈðisko/
Meaning
- masculine nounbite
Example
La manzana tiene un mordisco.
The apple has a bite taken out of it.
More examples
Mi perro me dejó un mordisco en el brazo.
My dog left a bite on my arm.
Core concept
Small piece bitten off and the tooth mark left.
Common phrases
dar un mordisco
take a bite
tener un mordisco
have a bite taken out
Similar words
mordida: Visible indentation where teeth met food at the instant of biting.
bocado: Small portion of food corresponding to one mouthful.
mordedura: Injury to flesh caused by teeth clamping down on the skin.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeña porción arrancada con los dientes o la huella que queda tras morder algo.
Word origin
It derives from the verb morder 'to bite' plus the suffix -isco, which creates a noun for a small bite or the mark left by teeth.
Usage tips
- Mordisco often emphasizes the biting action or the tooth-sized mark left on food, while bocado usually refers to an amount or mouthful.
Other meanings
- bite marknoun
Related words
- mordedurabitenoun
- mordazacerbicadjective