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"Pieza" is a noun which is often translated as "piece", and "pedazo" is a noun which is also often translated as "piece". Learn more about the difference between "pieza" and "pedazo" below.
la pieza(
pyeh
-
sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. piece
¿Cuántas piezas de fruta necesitas para el licuado?How many pieces of fruit do you need for the smoothie?
a. room
La pieza más grande de la casa es el dormitorio principal.The biggest room in the house is the master bedroom.
4. (theater)
a. play
La última obra del autor es una pieza maravillosa con diálogos inolvidables.The author's latest work is a wonderful play with unforgettable dialogues.
5. (music)
a. piece
La pieza consiste en una mezcla sinfónica de metales y vientos.The piece involves a symphonic mixture of brass and woodwinds.
6. (capture)
el pedazo(
peh
-
dah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Pedazo de mi alma! Ven a darme un beso.My darling! Come give me a kiss.
Ese pedazo de güey chocó contra la puerta de la cochera.That idiot crashed into the garage door.
