trozos
/tɾoθos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chunks" is translated into Spanish as trozos.
trozos refers to thick, irregular pieces of a solid substance.
Which one should you use?
While trozos can mean any pieces, it is the standard word for irregular, solid chunks of food or minerals. In contrast, fragmentos is used to mean "fragments".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, pedazos may be more commonly used than trozos to mean "chunks".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is trozo. When expressing 'chunks of [something]', the preposition de is used between the word for chunks and the substance.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾoθos/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, calling a person un trozo is a colloquial way to describe someone who is physically massive or built like a 'chunk' of a human.
- The phrase un trozo de cielo describes someone or something of exceptional beauty, literally meaning 'a piece of heaven'.
- In several Spanish-speaking regions, trozo is used as a technical or common term to refer to a specific plot or piece of land.
Examples in context
- Tengo trozos de quarzo rosa en mi dormitorio.I have chunks of rose quartz in my bedroom.This sentence shows how to use trozos when describing minerals in a room.Tatoeba #7060436 by mervert1, translation #7060409 by mervert1
- Perros calientes, nueces y semillas, trozos de carne o queso, uvas enteras, caramelos pegajosos o pegajosos, palomitas de maíz, trozos de mantequilla de maní, verduras crudas, pasas, goma de mascar y malvaviscos son peligros conocidos de asfixia para los niños.Hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of meat or cheese, whole grapes, hard/gooey or sticky candy, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, chewing gum, and marshmallows are known choking hazards for children.This sentence lists various food items using trozos to describe their texture and form.Tatoeba #6582609 by Eccles17, translation #6582607 by Eccles17
- Me encanta comer trozos de chocolate.I love eating chunks of chocolate.
- Corta la carne en pedazos antes de cocinarla.Cut the meat into chunks before cooking it.
- Le di unos pedacitos de pan a los patos en el parque.I gave some bread chunks to the ducks in the park.
- Voy a hacer una ensalada con pedacitos de pollo.I'm going to make a salad with chunks of chicken.
- Hay trozos de hielo en el vaso.There are chunks of ice in the glass.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are preparing a rustic stew in the kitchen.
- María¿Quieres que corte la patata en trozos?Do you want me to cut the potato into chunks?
- MateoSí, por favor, que no sean muy pequeños.Yes, please, don't make them too small.
- MaríaEntendido, prepararé trozos grandes para el guiso.Understood, I will prepare large chunks for the stew.
- MateoGracias, María, así quedará mejor.Thanks, María, it will turn out better that way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
