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    Morder (en. Bite)

    /ˈmoɾðeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make the tooth or jaw of an animal or person touch and exert pressure on something.
    The dog bit the ball enthusiastically.
    El perro mordió la pelota con entusiasmo.
    To affect someone emotionally or psychologically.
    The resentment was gnawing at him inside.
    El rencor lo estaba mordiendo por dentro.
    To cause pain or discomfort to someone with words or actions.
    His comments bit into the self-esteem of his peers.
    Sus comentarios mordían la autoestima de sus compañeros.
    To produce a cut or wound by means of a biting action.
    She bit her tongue while speaking.
    Se mordió la lengua al hablar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mordere', which means 'to bite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bait
    To be caught or seduced by something.
    morder el anzuelo
    to bite one's tongue
    Not to speak when tempted to do so.
    morderse la lengua
    to bite the dust
    To be defeated or fall into disgrace.
    morder el polvo

    Related Words

    bite
    Action of biting; also refers to an injury caused by a bite.
    mordida
    teether
    An object used for babies to bite on to relieve dental discomfort.
    mordedor
    biting
    One who bites or has an aggressive tone when speaking or writing.
    mordaz

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong or aggressive character.
    That girl has a way of speaking that bites.
    Esa chica tiene una forma de hablar que muerde.
    To be very angry.
    Don't come near him, he's biting.
    No te acerques a él, está mordiendo.