Chisco (en. Little figure)

/ˈtʃisko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A small piece of something, especially food.

I left a chisco of bread on the table.

Me quedó un chisco de pan en la mesa.

A mediocre or low-quality piece.

That toy is just a chisco, it's not worth it.

Ese juguete es sólo un chisco, no vale la pena.

An informal term to refer to a disheveled or poorly cared-for person.

That boy is a chisco, he never wears clean clothes.

Ese chico es un chisco, nunca lleva ropa limpia.

The origin of 'chisco' is uncertain, but it may derive from the Latin 'cuspis', which means 'tip' or 'end'.

to make a chisco

To create a small problem or difficulty.

hacer un chisco

not worth a chisco

To have no value at all.

no vale un chisco

is a mess

To be in a messy or dirty state.

está hecho un chisco

chisco of bread

Small piece of bread.

chisco de pan

chisco of meat

Small portion of meat.

chisco de carne

chisco of wood

Small piece of wood.

chisco de madera

In certain regions it can be used to refer to someone who causes trouble in a mocking way.

You are a chisco, you are always causing a stir.

Eres un chisco, siempre andas causando revuelo.

Used to describe something despicable or of low esteem.

That comment is just a chisco, don’t take it seriously.

Ese comentario es solo un chisco, no le tomes importancia.