miaja

USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "miajita," and it must be preceded by the indefinite article in the sense shown in 2).
la miaja
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(very small quantity or amount)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. tiny bit
¿Quieres más tarta? - Vale. Una miaja.Do you want more cake? - OK. A tiny bit.
b. bit
El arroz sigue soso. Échale otra miaja de sal.The rice is still bland. Add another bit of salt.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(a little; used as an adverb)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. a bit
¿Te duele? - No, solo escuece una miaja.Does it hurt? - No, it stings a bit, that's all.
b. a little bit
El examen era una miaja complicado, ¿no?The exam was a little bit difficult, wasn't it?
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