What is the Spanish word for "pinch"?

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

English

pinch

Spanish

pizca

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Alternative translations of "pinch"

pellizco
pellizcar

Examples of how to use "pinch" in Spanish

English
Add just a pinch of salt to the soup.
Spanish
Agrega solo una pizca de sal a la sopa.
English
Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
Spanish
Agrega una pizca de sal a la sopa.
English
She felt a pinch on her arm.
Spanish
Ella sintió un pellizco en su brazo.
English
Just a pinch will improve the flavor.
Spanish
Solo una pizca mejorará el sabor.
English
He gave the dough a gentle pinch.
Spanish
Él dio una suave pinza a la masa.

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