Pepita (en. Nugget)

/peˈpita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small and hard seed of some plants.

Pumpkin seeds are very rich in nutrients.

Las pepitas de calabaza son muy ricas en nutrientes.

Small portion of chocolate or candy in the shape of a drop.

I added chocolate chips to the cookie mix.

Agregué pepitas de chocolate a la mezcla de galletas.

In some countries, it refers to a type of currency or bill of little value.

I have only a few coins to pay for the coffee.

No tengo más que unas pepitas para pagar el café.

It comes from the Latin 'pĕpĭta', which means 'small seed'.

golden nugget

A small thing but of great value.

pepita de oro

to be in great shape

To be in excellent health or in good shape.

estar como una pepita

pumpkin

Plant from which pumpkin seeds are obtained.

calabaza

chocolate

Food that can come in the form of seeds.

chocolate

watermelon

Fruit that contains seeds inside.

sandía

Affectionate reference to a small child.

Look at such an adorable little one playing in the park.

Mira qué pepita tan adorable juega en el parque.

Something worthless or despicable.

That comment was worthless, you shouldn't pay attention to it.

Ese comentario fue una pepita, no deberías prestarle atención.