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    Picar (en. Chop)

    /piˈkaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make an incision or wound in the skin or in a material.
    He cut his hand on a broken glass.
    Se picó la mano con un vidrio roto.
    To cut into small pieces.
    It is recommended to chop the onion before cooking.
    Es recomendable picar la cebolla antes de cocinar.
    To feel a slight pain or sting.
    A mosquito is stinging me on the leg.
    Me pica un mosquito en la pierna.
    To have an intense desire to do something.
    I’m curious to know more about that topic.
    Me pica la curiosidad por saber más sobre ese tema.
    To steal or pilfer in small amounts.
    He often pilfers things from the supermarket.
    Él suele picar cosas del supermercado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'picāre', which means 'to make a hole or wound.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take the bait
    To feel interest in something, usually instinctively.
    picar el anzuelo
    to sting in a place
    To be wounded or to sting in a specific spot.
    picar en un lugar
    to annoy people
    To bother or discomfort someone in a repeated manner.
    picar a la gente

    Related Words

    sting
    A small wound or injury, usually caused by an insect.
    picadura
    spicy
    Having a strong flavor that causes a sensation of heat in the mouth.
    picante
    to nibble
    To eat small amounts of food informally.
    picotear

    Slang Meanings

    To steal something in small amounts.
    That person often steals from the stores.
    Esa persona suele picar en las tiendas.
    To feel jealousy or annoyance towards someone.
    I always get jealous when she goes out with someone else.
    Siempre me pica cuando ella sale con otro.
    To joke or tease someone in a friendly manner.
    I like to tease my friends with jokes.
    Me gusta picar a mis amigos con chistes.