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take a bite
take a bite(
teyk
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bayt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
1. (to taste for the first time; imperative)
a. prueba un poco (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
Take a bite of this soup. Does it need more salt?Prueba un poco de esta sopa. ¿Necesita más sal?
b. pruebe un poco (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
Take a bite of this baklava. You'll like it.Pruebe un poco de este baklava. Le gustará.
2. (to eat a portion; imperative)
a. da un mordisco (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
Take a bite. We can share the cake.Da un mordisco. Podemos compartir el trozo de pastel.
b. de un mordisco (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
That lasagna looks tasty. - If you want, take a bite!Esa lasaña se ve sabrosa. - Si quiere, ¡de un mordisco!
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
3. (to taste for the first time)
a. probar un poco
The food looked delicious, but Julio refused to take a bite.La comida se veía deliciosa, pero Julio se negó a probar un poco.
4. (to eat a portion)
a. darle un mordisco
Dad, Laura took a bite of my cookie!Papá, ¡Laura le dio un mordisco a mi galleta!
5. (to attempt to injure by biting)
a. intentar morder (with "at")
The hamster took a bite at my finger.El hámster intentó morder mi dedo.
b. darle un mordisco (with "out")
The dog took a bite out of the police officer.El perro le dio un mordisco al policía.
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