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    Pincho (en. Tapa)

    /ˈpin.tʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A portion of food served on a skewer or pincho.
    At the party, they served delicious meat pinchos.
    En la fiesta sirvieron deliciosos pinchos de carne.
    A typical tapa in Spanish gastronomy.
    We are going to order some tortilla pinchos.
    Vamos a pedir unos pinchos de tortilla.
    The action of piercing something.
    The pincho from the needle hurt me.
    El pincho de la aguja me hizo daño.

    Etymology

    From the Arabic term 'pinto' which means 'pinch' or 'squab.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tortilla pincho
    A portion of potato omelette served on a skewer.
    pincho de tortilla
    to go out for pinchos
    Going out to enjoy various pinchos at different places.
    ir de pinchos
    moruno pincho
    Skewered marinated meat typical of Spanish cuisine.
    pincho moruno

    Related Words

    skewer
    A piece of meat or vegetables threaded onto a stick.
    brocheta
    tapa
    A small portion of food served alongside a drink.
    tapa
    needle
    A thin, pointed instrument used to pierce.
    aguja

    Slang Meanings

    Sudden jab or prick.
    He gave me a pinch when he mentioned his ex.
    Me dio un pincho cuando me mencionó su ex.
    To go over the limits in a joke.
    Don't overdo it, it's not the time for a jab.
    No te pases, no es momento de hacer un pincho.