Spanish Conversation · Level 122
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Spanish word
pincho
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpintʃo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbar snack
Example
¿Quieres probar un pincho?
Do you want to try a bar snack?
More examples
En la barra tomamos un pincho con una caña.
At the bar we had one pincho with a small beer.
Core concept
Bite-sized bar snack pierced with a toothpick.
Common phrases
un pincho
one pincho
pincho de tortilla
tortilla pincho
pincho de bacalao
cod pincho
Similar words
tapa: Small plated snack or appetizer served alongside drinks in a bar.
aperitivo: Light drink or small bite taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
bocado: Single bite-sized morsel of food eaten in one mouthful.
ración: Substantial dish portion served to be shared among several people.
Definition in Spanish
Pincho designa un bocado pequeño y individual, frecuentemente clavado con un palillo y típico en bares.
Word origin
From Spanish pinchar 'to prick' and ultimately from Latin pungere 'to prick', pincho denotes a small portion of food served pierced by a toothpick.
Usage tips
- Bars often leave pinchos on the counter with a toothpick that doubles as a handle and a tally mark for the bill.