What is the Spanish word for "nip"?

Learn how to say "nip" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

nip

Spanish

pellizco

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Alternative translations of "nip"

mordisco
pellizcar
frío

Examples of how to use "nip" in Spanish

English
A little nip was in the air this morning.
Spanish
Había un pequeño frescor en el aire esta mañana.
English
I felt a cold nip on my nose.
Spanish
Sentí un frío pellizco en la nariz.
English
She took a quick nip of tea.
Spanish
Ella tomó un sorbo rápido de té.
English
The dog gave a playful nip today.
Spanish
El perro dio un mordisco juguetón hoy.
English
There was a nip in the air.
Spanish
Había un frescor en el aire.

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