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    Muerdes (en. You bite)

    /mwɛɾðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of using the teeth to tear or grind something.
    When you bite into an apple, you produce a crunching sound.
    Cuando muerdes una manzana, produces un sonido crujiente.
    To cause emotional pain or harm to someone.
    Your words bite more than any criticism.
    Tus palabras muerden más que cualquier crítica.
    To attack with teeth.
    The dog bites when it feels threatened.
    El perro muerde cuando se siente amenazado.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bait
    To fall into a trap or seduction.
    morder el anzuelo
    to bite the hand that feeds you
    To be ungrateful to someone who helps you.
    morder la mano que te da de comer
    to bite your tongue
    To hold back from saying something.
    morderse la lengua

    Related Words

    bite
    The action of biting or the mark it leaves.
    mordida
    to bite
    A verb that means to perform the action of biting.
    morder
    biting
    That bites or causes pain.
    mordiente

    Slang Meanings

    Bite the bullet
    When facing a difficult situation, you have to 'bite the bullet.'
    Cuando te enfrentas a una situación difícil, tienes que 'morder la bala'.
    Take a bite
    When offered something new, just 'take a bite.'
    Cuando te ofrezcan algo nuevo, simplemente 'toma un bocado'.