How to Say "fragment" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “fragment” is “pedazo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito un pedazo de papel para escribir una nota.
I need a piece of paper to write a note.
El jarrón se cayó y se rompió en mil pedazos.
The vase fell and broke into a thousand pieces.
Guárdame un pedazo de pizza, por favor.
Save me a slice of pizza, please.
Always Masculine
Even when referring to items that might be feminine (like 'la tarta'), 'pedazo' itself is always masculine: 'un pedazo de tarta' (a piece of cake).
Confusing 'piece' and 'part'
Mistake: “Usar 'parte' para una porción física pequeña (e.g., 'una parte de pastel').”
Correction: Use 'pedazo' or 'trozo' for a physical portion you can hold or eat. 'Parte' refers more to a section or role.
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