mordió
“mordió” means “bit” in Spanish (past action of using teeth).
bit
Also: took the bait, nipped
📝 In Action
El perro mordió el juguete con mucha fuerza.
A1The dog bit the toy very hard.
Ella mordió la manzana y encontró un gusano.
A2She bit the apple and found a worm.
El estafador puso una trampa y el cliente mordió el anzuelo.
B1The scammer set a trap and the client took the bait.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mordió
Question 1 of 2
Which of these people is the one who 'mordió'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'mordere', which has meant 'to bite' for thousands of years.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mordió' used for bug bites?
Usually, for bugs that sting or prick (like mosquitoes), we use 'picó'. 'Mordió' is used for things with actual teeth, like dogs, spiders, or humans.
How do I say 'I bit'?
You would say 'mordí'. The ending changes based on who is doing the biting!