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noun

el trozo

piece

Parte pequeña que se ha separado de algo más grande.

Definition & meaning

The word trozo refers to a part or portion of a whole that has been separated, typically by cutting, breaking, or tearing. It is most commonly used to describe a physical piece of a solid object.

There are several contexts in which this word is used:

  1. Physical objects: A piece of a material, such as a piece of wood, a piece of glass, or a piece of fabric.
  2. Food: A portion or slice of something edible, such as a piece of cake or a piece of bread.
  3. Literature or Music: A fragment or excerpt from a larger work, such as a passage from a book or a section of a musical composition.
  4. Abstract/Time: Occasionally used to refer to a stretch of road or a period of time, though other words are more common for these specific uses.

Grammar & Word origin

Trozo is a masculine noun (el trozo). Its plural form is trozos.

The word is derived from the Spanish verb trozar , which means to break into pieces or to cut off. Historically, it is believed to originate from the Vulgar Latin trutiare, which relates to cutting or truncating.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Pedazo : This is the most direct synonym, often used interchangeably to mean "piece."
  • Fragmento : Used when referring to a small part broken off or an excerpt from a text.
  • Parte : A more general term for a part of a whole.
  • Porción : Used frequently when talking about food or shares of something.
  • Ración : Specifically a portion of food served to one person.
  • Retal : Specifically refers to a leftover piece of fabric or cloth.

Antonyms:

  • Todo : The whole or the entirety of something.
  • Totalidad : The state of being complete or total.
  • Integridad : The state of being whole and undivided.

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Examples

Me comí un trozo de pastel ayer.noun

I ate a piece of cake yesterday.

Ella quiere un trozo de pan con mantequilla.noun

She wants a piece of bread with butter.

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