trozo
/TROH-soh/
piece
A trozo is a piece, like this slice of bread cut from the whole loaf.
trozo(noun)
piece
?A portion of food, material, or an object
,chunk
?A large, thick piece
slice
?When referring to bread or cake
,bit
?A small portion
📝 In Action
Dame un trozo de pan, por favor.
A1Give me a piece of bread, please.
Encontré un trozo de vidrio en el suelo.
A2I found a piece of glass on the floor.
Necesitamos un trozo de cuerda más largo.
A2We need a longer piece of rope.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'trozo' is always masculine, so you must use the masculine articles: 'el trozo' (the piece) or 'un trozo' (a piece).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'la' instead of 'el'
Mistake: "La trozo de queso es grande."
Correction: El trozo de queso es grande. (Even though it ends in 'o', it's easy to forget the gender, but always use 'el'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'de'
When talking about what the piece is of, always follow 'trozo' with 'de' (of): 'trozo de pizza', 'trozo de madera'.
This image represents a trozo, or a section, taken from a larger written work or performance.
trozo(noun)
section
?A part of a written work or performance
,passage
?A section of text
bit
?A small portion of something abstract, like time or a conversation
📝 In Action
Me encanta ese trozo de la canción.
B1I love that section of the song.
El profesor leyó un trozo del Quijote.
B2The professor read a passage from Don Quixote.
Solo recuerdo un pequeño trozo de nuestra conversación.
B1I only remember a small bit of our conversation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Art and Literature
When referring to a part of a book, poem, or musical composition, 'trozo' is a very natural and common word to use.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: trozo
Question 1 of 1
Which word is the best fit? 'Necesito un ______ para limpiar la mesa.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'trozo' and 'pedazo'?
Both mean 'piece' or 'chunk' and are often interchangeable. However, 'trozo' sometimes implies a portion that was intentionally cut or served (like a slice of cake), while 'pedazo' can imply a piece that was broken off or is irregularly shaped (like a scrap or fragment). For most everyday uses, feel free to use either.
Can 'trozo' be used to talk about time?
Yes, but usually in a figurative way, like 'un trozo de tiempo' (a bit of time) or 'un buen trozo' (a good chunk) when referring to an amount of time that has passed or is needed.