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    Bocado (en. Bite)

    /boˈkaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Portion that can be eaten from a food.
    She took a bite of the apple.
    Ella tomó un bocado de la manzana.
    Action of biting something.
    He took a bite of the sandwich.
    Le dio un bocado al sándwich.
    Difficulty or inconvenience in a situation.
    He took a bite when making the deal.
    Le dio un bocado a la hora de hacer el trato.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'bocada', which relates to 'mouth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take a bite
    To bite something or take a piece.
    dar un bocado
    Bitter bite
    An unpleasant or difficult experience.
    bocado amargo
    In a clean manner
    To eat in an orderly manner without making a mess.
    a bocado limpio

    Related Words

    Snack
    Small sandwich, usually made with bread.
    bocadillo
    Big mouth
    A person who talks a lot, often indiscreetly.
    bocaza
    Gaping mouth
    An animal or person that has a big mouth.
    bocerón

    Slang Meanings

    Great food or feast.
    The barbecue was an impressive bite!
    ¡El asado fue un bocado impresionante!
    Difficulty in a situation.
    That project turned out to be a bite.
    Ese proyecto resultó ser un bocado.