Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picada
noun
/piˈkada/
Definition
A small bite or sting, typically from an insect or animal.
Examples
- After the picada from the mosquito, she felt an itchy sensation on her skin.
- The doctor cleaned the picada from the bee before applying a bandage.
- He received a picada while hiking through the bushes.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘picada’ refers to a bite or sting caused by a bug or a sharp object. It can also mean a cut or a small incision.
Synonyms
- bite
- sting
- prick