mordisco
bite
The Spanish word 'mordisco' translates to 'bite' in English. It's a noun and it primarily refers to an act of cutting, wounding, or tearing with the teeth. In Spanish, one could say 'Me dio un mordisco', which means 'He gave me a bite' in English. The term is most commonly used when talking about the physical action of biting, when eating or when animals or humans bite others.
Example sentences using: mordisco
El niño dio un mordisco a la manzana.
The boy took a bite of the apple.
In this phrase, 'Mordisco' is used in the context of biting into something or taking a bite. It is demonstrating an action done by the boy.
Un mordisco de este pastel es suficiente para enamorarte de él.
One bite of this cake is enough to fall in love with it.
Here, 'Mordisco' is used to describe the quantity of something that needs to be consumed before one experiences a particular outcome. In this case, it is highlighting the deliciousness of the cake.
El mordisco de una serpiente puede ser venenoso.
A snakebite can be poisonous.
In this sentence, 'Mordisco' refers to something dangerous or harmful, namely the bite of a snake. It is paired with 'Veneno', or poison, to convey the potential harm.