Pedacito (en. Bit)

/peðaˈsito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small part or fragment of an object.
I cut a little piece of paper to make a note.
Corté un pedacito de papel para hacer una nota.
Tiny portion of food.
Do you want a little piece of cake?
¿Quieres un pedacito de pastel?
Small piece used in familiar expressions.
The boy has a little toy in his hand.
El niño tiene un pedacito de toy en su mano.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'pedazo', of Spanish origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

little by little
gradually, step by step.
pedacito a pedacito
to give a little piece
to offer a small portion of something.
dar un pedacito

Related Words

piece
Portion or part of something.
pedazo
chunk
Short or small part of something larger.
trozo

Slang Meanings

Expression to refer to something that is of little significance.
I only have a little time to talk to you.
Solo tengo un pedacito de tiempo para hablar contigo.
Endearing term to refer to something beloved.
That puppy is a little piece of love.
Ese perrito es un pedacito de amor.