How to Say "morsel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “morsel” is “bocado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a small piece of food
Examples
Dale un bocado a la manzana.
Take a bite of the apple.
No he probado bocado en todo el día.
I haven't eaten a single bite all day.
Este postre es un bocado delicioso.
This dessert is a delicious morsel.
Using 'de' with bocado
Just like in English we say 'a bite OF something,' in Spanish we use 'un bocado DE [algo].'
Always Masculine
Even if you are eating a 'manzana' (feminine), the word 'bocado' stays masculine: 'un bocado de manzana.'
Bocado vs. Mordisco
Mistake: “Using 'bocado' to describe a dog bite.”
Correction: Use 'mordisco' for the physical act or injury of a bite. Use 'bocado' for the amount of food you are eating.
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