Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
pedazo
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈðaθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpiece
Example
¿Quieres un pedazo de pastel?
Do you want a piece of cake?
More examples
Encontré un pedazo de vidrio en el suelo.
I found a piece of glass on the floor.
Core concept
A separable portion of a larger item that can be held or removed.
Common phrases
un pedazo de pastel
piece of cake
un pedazo de pan
piece of bread
un pedazo de queso
piece of cheese
Similar words
trozo: Irregular-shaped chunk cut or broken off from something larger.
rebanada: Thin, flat slice cut from bread, cake, or similar foods.
porción: Allocated share or serving of a whole, described as an amount.
pedacito: Very small piece or fragment, noticeably tiny in size.
Definition in Spanish
Parte separada y relativamente pequeña de algo más grande, especialmente de materia sólida, como una rebanada, un fragmento o un trozo.
Word origin
Spanish pedazo comes from Late Latin pettia via Romance evolution, preserving the meaning of a small physical piece.
Usage tips
- Pedazo is typically used for tangible, separable parts, while parte is the usual word for abstract or administrative parts.