picadora mini
/pikadoɾa mini/from spelling rules
The English phrase "mini chopper" is translated into Spanish as picadora mini.
This phrase refers to a small kitchen appliance, either electric or manual, used to chop food into small pieces.
Which one should you use?
You may also hear the informal expression mini picador.
How do you pronounce it?
/pikadoɾa mini/
Did you know?
- While picadora refers to the machine, a person who chops things is also called a picador, which is a term used for certain types of professional bullfighters in Spain.
- While picadora is used for machines, the word pica-pica refers to a cocktail party or a gathering centered around finger foods.
- The word picar is also used in Spanish to describe the moment a person becomes annoyed or 'triggered' by a comment.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías pasarme la mini picadora para cortar las verduras, por favor?Could you pass me the mini chopper to cut the vegetables, please?
- Voy a utilizar el mini picador para preparar la salsaI'm going to use the mini chopper to prepare the sauce.
- Esa picadora mini es muy útil en la cocina.That mini chopper is very useful in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿dónde está la picadora mini?Daniel, where is the mini chopper?
- DanielEstá en el cajón de los cubiertos, Elena.It is in the cutlery drawer, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, la necesito para el perejil.Thanks, I need it for the parsley.
- DanielPerfecto, yo ayudo con el resto.Perfect, I will help with the rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
