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    Mordió (en. Bit)

    /morˈði.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of biting in the past.
    He bit the apple hard.
    Él mordió la manzana con fuerza.
    Aggressive behavior involving a bite.
    The dog bit the intruder.
    El perro mordió al intruso.
    Reaction to a provocation that involves an attack.
    When provoked, he bit with rage.
    Cuando se le provocó, mordió con rabia.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bait
    To fall into a trap or be deceived.
    morder el anzuelo
    to bite your tongue
    To suppress what one wants to say.
    morderse la lengua
    to bite off more than one can chew
    To take on more responsibilities than one can handle.
    morder más de lo que puede masticar

    Related Words

    bite
    Wound caused by a bite.
    mordedura
    bite
    The act of biting.
    mordisco
    bite
    Form of the verb to bite.
    morde

    Slang Meanings

    To bite something playfully or flirtatiously.
    She bit his lip in a seductive manner.
    Ella le mordió el labio de una manera seductora.
    To grab something quickly, like a bite.
    I'm going to take a bite of pizza.
    Voy a morder un pedazo de pizza.