Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
trozo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtɾoθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounslice
Example
¿Quieres un trozo de pan?
Do you want a slice of bread?
More examples
Comí un trozo de pastel después de la cena.
I ate a slice of cake after dinner.
Core concept
Piece cut or broken from something.
Common phrases
un trozo de pan
a slice of bread
un trozo de pastel
a slice of cake
un trozo de queso
a slice of cheese
Similar words
pedazo: Relatively large piece cut or removed from something, a sizeable chunk.
porción: Measured share taken from a whole, especially a serving or allotted amount.
trocito: Very small piece or morsel, a tiny fragment often used for food.
pedacito: Small, bite-sized piece that is easily eaten, a tiny fragment of food.
Definition in Spanish
Fragmento pequeño o porción de una cosa, especialmente referido a alimentos u objetos quebrados.
Word origin
From the Iberian Romance tros/troço lineage, with the basic sense 'fragment', which in Spanish appears as trozo for a portion or slice.
Usage tips
- In colloquial use trozo frequently appears in expressions like 'un buen trozo de camino' to mean a fair distance or amount of time rather than a literal slice.