picotear
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pi
pi
co
ko
ko
tear
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tear
piratear

Definition & Meaning of "picotear"in Spanish

picotear
01

peck

dar golpes con el pico, ya sea para comer, atacar o explorar 
picotear definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
1st person singular
picoteo
3rd person singular
picotea
Present participle
picoteando
Past simple
picoteó
Past participle
picoteado
Examples
Las gallinas picotean el maíz esparcido en el suelo. 

The hens peck at the corn scattered on the ground.

02

nibble on, snack

comer pequeñas cantidades de comida de forma irregular y a lo largo del tiempo 
Examples
No picotees antes de comer, que luego no quieres el plato principal. 

Don't snack before the meal, or you won't want the main course later.

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