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mordisco

bite

noun mohr-DEES-koh Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Also means

nibble

Usage Note

Mordisco refers to a single bite taken from something, often a small or playful one, derived from the verb morder ('to bite'). It is distinct from mordedura, which implies a wound caused by biting. Dar un mordisco ('to take a bite') is the standard collocation. The diminutive mordisquito is used affectionately, especially with children.

Examples

"Le dio un mordisco a la manzana."

Natural Translation

She took a bite of the apple.

Literal Translation

To-her gave a bite to the apple.

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