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/Sounds like "pee" (as in "pea") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/

Meaning

To snack or nibble on small amounts of food here and there without sitting down for a proper meal. In Spain this is what you do before dinner, between meals, or when you are not really hungry but cannot resist. You end up eating more than a full meal without realizing it.

Examples

Let us grab a bite before dinner, there is still a while to go.

Do not snack between meals or you will not be hungry for dinner.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Botanear

A fermented corn drink with centuries of history in the Andes, one of the most important cultural symbols of the region. Chicha is not just a beverage: it has been offered at rituals, harvests, and festivals for thousands of years across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and its recipe varies by region and occasion.