pizca
Part of Speech: feminine noun
ES
A very small amount of something, especially a pinch of a powdered ingredient such as salt, pepper, or spice; also used figuratively to refer to a tiny degree of a quality or feeling.
Añade una pizca de sal a la masa para realzar el sabor del chocolate.
Add a pinch of salt to the batter to bring out the chocolate flavor.
Etymology
The word pizca derives from the Spanish verb pisar (to crush or tread on), ultimately from Latin pinsāre, referring to the small amount of a substance that can be pinched between the fingers.
Memory Aid
Think of the 'p' at the start of pizca as standing for 'pinch' — the tiny amount you can hold between your thumb and forefinger.
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Quick answers
What does pizca mean?
pizca means: A very small amount of something, especially a pinch of a powdered ingredient such as salt, pepper, or spice; also used figuratively to refer to a tiny degree of a quality or feeling.
How do you pronounce pizca?
pizca: /ˈpiθka/
How is pizca used in a sentence?
Añade una pizca de sal a la masa para realzar el sabor del chocolate.