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Why not "del"?

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This thread got me thinking.

Why is it not "el pico del pájaro..."?

Gracias smile

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updated Aug 14, 2011
posted by SonrisaDelSol

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Hi smile "el pico del pájaro..."? is correct for me. Like "la pata del perro, el ojo del gato or la boca del cerdo".

updated Aug 14, 2011
posted by 00a4c226
"pico de gallo" is a type of salsa. - 00a4c226, Aug 14, 2011
Hola, Coffee! Muchas gracias :D - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 14, 2011
De nada amiga! - 00a4c226, Aug 14, 2011
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Unless it is something I know nothing about, the grammar is wrong. It should be "del".

I've just realised that it is actually possible, if you don't refer to any bird in particular:

¿Quieres probar un pico de pájaro? (assuming that it is edible)

updated Aug 14, 2011
edited by lazarus1907
posted by lazarus1907
Gracias :) - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 14, 2011
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updated Aug 14, 2011
posted by LaloLoco
I think that's just the difference between 'Chicken Beak Salsa' and the chicken's beak :) - Kiwi-Girl, Aug 14, 2011
Right Kiwi :) - 00a4c226, Aug 14, 2011
Same thing. See my modified comment above. - lazarus1907, Aug 14, 2011
Thank you Lazarus! - 00a4c226, Aug 14, 2011
:) - SonrisaDelSol, Aug 14, 2011