los pellizcos
-the pinches
See the entry for pellizco.

pellizco

el pellizco(
peh
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yees
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koh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. pinch
Mi madre me dio un pellizco en el hombro porque no saludé a los invitados.My mother gave me a pinch on my shoulder because I didn't say hi to the guests.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(small amount)
a. pinch
Me parece que al guacamole le falta un pellizco de pimienta.I think the guacamole needs a pinch of pepper.
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