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"Mordedura" is a noun which is often translated as "bite", and "mordida" is a noun which is also often translated as "bite". Learn more about the difference between "mordedura" and "mordida" below.
la mordedura(
mohr
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deh
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doo
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rah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. bite
Tras la mordedura de la rata, acudí corriendo a urgencias para vacunarme.After the rat bite, I rushed to the emergency room to get vaccinated.
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la mordida(
mohr
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dee
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dah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (action of biting)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. bite
Puede que mi perro parezca muy mono, pero tiene una mordida poderosa.My dog may look cute, but he has a powerful bite.
2. (mouthful)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
(Southern Cone)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. bite
¿Quieres una mordida de mi sándwich? Es demasiado para mí.Would you like a bite of my sandwich? It's too much for me.
3. (corrupt money)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. bribe
El policía aceptó una mordida de 200 dólares para "olvidar" la multa.The policeman accepted a 200 dollar bribe to "forget" about the fine.
b. backhander
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El presidente del gobierno acusa al parlamento de aceptar mordidas.The prime minister is accusing parliament of accepting backhanders.
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