Bit (en. Bit)
/bit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A small part or portion of something.
I took a bit of chocolate to taste.
Tomé un bit de chocolate para probar.
A unit of information in computing, which can be 0 or 1.
The computer processes data in bits format.
El ordenador procesa datos en formato de bits.
In the context of oral communication, a brief conversation or comment.
She always has an interesting bit to share.
Ella siempre tiene un bit interesante que compartir.
Etymology
From the English 'bit', which means 'small part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a bit
a little
a bit
bit by bit
little by little
bit by bit
not a bit
not even a bit
not a bit
Related Words
piece
Part of a whole, an element that is part of a set.
pieza
chunk
A small portion that is separated from something.
trozo
piece
A broken part or a piece cut off from something.
pedazo
Slang Meanings
A little
I am tired; I just want to rest a bit.
Estoy cansado, solo quiero descansar un bit.
Something small
He just needs a bit of help to finish.
Solo necesita un bit de ayuda para terminar.