Cícero (en. Pica)
/ˈθi.θe.ɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Legume from the legume family, round in shape and yellowish in color.
Cicero is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine.
El cícero es muy utilizado en la cocina mediterránea.
Plant that produces the ciceros.
The cultivation of ciceros is common in southern Spain.
El cultivo de cíceros es común en el sur de España.
Grain of the cicero plant.
Dried ciceros can be preserved for a long time.
Los cíceros secos pueden conservarse durante mucho tiempo.
Etymology
From Latin 'cicer', meaning 'chickpea'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
with cicero
It refers to being or acting in a silly or limited way.
con cícero
to have more cicero than a donkey
To have a lot of stubbornness or obstinacy.
tener más cícero que un burro
Related Words
legume
Plant whose seeds are used as food.
legumbre
pea
Round green grain that is consumed in food.
guisante
cicero flour
Flour made from cicero, used in various recipes.
harina de cícero
Slang Meanings
A person who acts clumsily.
Don't be a cicero, think before you speak.
No seas cícero, piensa antes de hablar.
Someone who does not understand something obvious.
You are a cicero if you don’t see that.
Eres un cícero si no ves eso.