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/Sounds like "PEEN" (as in "pea") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

A bite-sized appetizer served on a toothpick or on a slice of bread in Spain. Pinchos are the perfect excuse for bar-hopping and snacking with friends.

Examples

A pincho de tortilla with a coffee, please.

The pinchos in northern Spain are incredible.

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Regional synonyms

A Uruguayan, Argentinian, and Peruvian verb with double use. In the Río de la Plata it means to make out or have a quick romantic hookup: "chapé con una piba en el boliche" means I made out with a girl at the club. In Peru it also means "to catch" or "finally understand." Context defines everything. A youthful word, weekend-tagged, with casual tone between friends swapping night stories.