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pedacito

peh-dah-SEE-toh/peðaˈsito/

“pedacito” means “small piece” in Spanish (a physical portion of something).

small piece, bit

Also: scrap, slice
NounmA1
Caribbean
A small, colorful piece of a broken ceramic plate lying on a clean surface.

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¿Me das un pedacito de chocolate?

A1

Can you give me a small piece of chocolate?

Solo necesito un pedacito de papel para escribir el número.

A2

I only need a little scrap of paper to write the number.

Ella guarda cada pedacito de recuerdo de su viaje.

B1

She keeps every little bit of memory from her trip.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trocito (little piece)
  • fragmento (fragment)
  • rebanadita (tiny slice)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • pedacito de pan – a little piece of bread
  • un pedacito de pastel – a small slice of cake
  • pedacito a pedacito – little by little / piece by piece

Idioms & Expressions

  • un pedacito de cielo – a very kind, lovely, or beautiful person or place

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pedacito" in Spanish:

bit→scrap→slice→small piece→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pedacito

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most polite way to ask for a sample of food?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pedazo(piece) — Noun
despedazar(to tear to pieces) — Verb
pedacería(collection of scraps) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish 'pedazo' (piece), which comes from the Latin 'pittacium', meaning a small piece of cloth or a label.

First recorded: Standard diminutive usage developed early in the evolution of Castilian Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: pezzettoPortuguese: pedaço

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'pedacito' informal?

It is friendly and informal, but perfectly acceptable in neutral settings like a restaurant or a friend's house.

What is the difference between 'pedacito' and 'trocito'?

They are almost identical. 'Pedacito' comes from 'pedazo' (piece), while 'trocito' comes from 'trozo' (chunk/piece). You can use them interchangeably.

Does 'pedacito' always mean something is physically small?

Usually, but it can also be used figuratively to show affection, like calling someone 'mi pedacito de vida' (my little bit of life/my dear).