Mordido (en. Bitten)

/morˈðido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
With the meaning of something that has been affected or marked by a bite.
The piece of apple was bitten by a mouse.
El trozo de manzana estaba mordido por un ratón.
Refers to a person who has been a victim of deception or injustice.
He felt hurt when he discovered that he had been scammed.
Se sintió mordido cuando descubrió que lo habían estafado.
adjective
That has been touched or affected negatively or with harm.
His pride was hurt after the professor's criticism.
Su orgullo estaba mordido tras la crítica del profesor.

Etymology

From the participle of the verb 'morder', which comes from the Latin 'mordere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bitten by envy
To feel jealousy or envy towards others.
mordido de la envidia
to be affected
To be resentful or offended about something.
estar mordido

Related Words

bite
Action of biting or mark left by a bite.
mordedura
to bite
Action of making a mark or damage with the teeth.
morder

Slang Meanings

To be emotionally affected by a negative situation.
You can tell he is hurt by what happened.
Se le nota que está mordido por lo que pasó.
To have been deceived or scammed.
He was bitten by that business deal.
Lo mordieron con ese trato de negocios.