How to Say "pinch" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pinch” is “pizca” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Añade una pizca de sal a la sopa.
Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
Solo necesito una pizca de azúcar para el café.
I only need a dash of sugar for the coffee.
Mezcla la harina con una pizca de canela.
Mix the flour with a smidgen of cinnamon.
Using 'de' for connection
Just like in English we say 'pinch OF salt', in Spanish you must always use 'de' between 'pizca' and the thing you are measuring.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine, so you must use 'una' or 'la' even if the ingredient itself is masculine (like 'el azúcar').
Gender confusion
Mistake: “Un pizca de sal.”
Correction: Una pizca de sal. Even though it's a small amount, the word 'pizca' ends in 'a' and is feminine.
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