to pick at
Pronunciation
/pˈɪk æt/

Definición y significado de "pick at"en inglés

to pick at
01

criticar por nimiedades, hincar el diente

to frequently criticize someone about small issues
to pick at definition and meaning
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
inseparable
partícula
at
verbo base
pick
presente
pick at
3.ª persona singular
picks at
participio presente
picking at
pretérito simple
picked at
participio pasado
picked at
Ejemplos
Instead of appreciating her efforts, he constantly picked at the details.
En lugar de apreciar sus esfuerzos, él constantemente criticaba los detalles.
02

tocar repetidamente, pellizcar

to touch or tug on something repeatedly
Ejemplos
She nervously picked at the loose thread on her shirt during the interview.
Ella tiraba nerviosamente del hilo suelto de su camisa durante la entrevista.
03

picotear, comer sin apetito

to eat only a small amount of food
Ejemplos
Despite ordering a large plate, he only picked at it and barely ate anything.
A pesar de pedir un plato grande, solo picoteó y apenas comió nada.
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