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    Picada (en. Chopped)

    /piˈkaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small wound caused by a sharp object.
    I made a small cut with the knife while cooking.
    Me hice una picada con el cuchillo mientras cocinaba.
    Quick snacks to nibble on, such as tapas or appetizers.
    They served several snacks at the meeting to accompany the drinks.
    En la reunión sirvieron varias picadas para acompañar las bebidas.

    Etymology

    From 'picar', which means to make a cut or wound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a small bite
    To make a small cut or wound.
    dar una picada
    insect bite
    Reaction or mark on the skin caused by an insect.
    picada de insecto

    Related Words

    to nibble
    To cause a wound or cut.
    picar
    bite
    Wound or effect of biting.
    picadura
    sting
    Tool for chopping or cutting.
    pica

    Slang Meanings

    Allusion to a teasing message or joke.
    That laugh was a tease that made me think.
    Esa risa fue una picada que me hizo pensar.
    Refers to something small or untimely in a humorous context.
    The jab in his comment made everyone laugh.
    La picada en su comentario hizo reír a todos.