How to Say ‘Bring something to snack on’ in Spain Spanish
Trae algo para picar
TRAH-eh AHL-goh pah-rah pee-KAR
[TRAH-eh AHL-goh pah-rah pee-KAR]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Bringing something to share is expected at beach gatherings, even if you're invited. Crisps, drinks or a tortilla all go down well.
Phrase Breakdown
Trae algo
TRAH-eh AHL-goh
Bring something
'Trae' is the informal command of 'traer' (to bring). Say it in two syllables: 'TRA-e'.
Trae algo de beber.
Bring something to drink.
Words in this phrase
Trae
[TRAH-eh]
bring (command)
Informal imperative of 'traer', telling someone to bring something.
Trae tu guitarra.
Bring your guitar.
algo
[AHL-goh]
something, anything
Indefinite pronoun; in questions often 'anything'.
¿Tienen algo para hoy?
Do you have anything for today?
para picar
pah-rah pee-KAR
to snack on
'Para' plus an infinitive means 'to' or 'for'. In casual speech it often sounds like 'pa'.
Tengo aceitunas para picar.
I have olives to snack on.
Words in this phrase
para
[pah-rah]
for
Intended to be given to or used by someone or something.
Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you.
picar
[pee-KAR]
to snack / nibble
Means to eat small bites; 'algo para picar' means snacks.
¿Quieres picar unas aceitunas?
Do you want to nibble some olives?
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