la rodaja
slice
Es una parte fina y redonda que se corta de un alimento, como una fruta, verdura o embutido.
Definition & meaning
Rodaja is a feminine Spanish noun meaning a slice, usually a round or disk-shaped piece cut from something cylindrical or rounded.
It is commonly used for:
- a slice of fruit or vegetables: una rodaja de tomate — a slice of tomato
- a slice of lemon or orange: una rodaja de limón — a lemon slice
- a round slice of sausage, cheese, or other food
- a slice cut crosswise from something, emphasizing its circular shape
The plural is rodajas.
Grammar & word origin
- Gender: feminine
- Article: la rodaja
- Plural: las rodajas
- Word class: noun
The word is related to rueda , meaning “wheel,” because a rodaja often has a round, wheel-like shape. It is formed with the diminutive or forming suffix -aja.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- rebanada — a slice, especially of bread or food; more general than rodaja and does not necessarily imply a round shape.
- loncha — a thin slice, particularly of ham, cheese, or other cold meats; common in Spain.
- tajada — a cut piece or slice of food; it can be thicker or less regularly shaped than a rodaja.
- corte — a cut or slice, but much more general and less specific than rodaja.
There is no exact direct antonym. Depending on the context, entero or pieza entera can contrast with rodaja, meaning the whole item rather than one of its slices.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Quiero una rodaja de pan.noun
I want a slice of bread.
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