bite

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to start to have a strong or unpleasant effect.

v. to take effect or begin to have a significant, often deleterious, impact.

Español:agarrar

“The higher prices are starting to bite, and people are buying less.”

“As the winter temperatures dropped, the fuel shortages began to bite, forcing many families to ration their heating.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang

v. to be very bad, annoying, or disappointing.

v. to be extremely unpleasant or of very poor quality.

“It really bites that we have to work on a Saturday.”

“The fact that the concert was cancelled after we drove three hours to get there really bites.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a small amount of food that you eat quickly.

n. a small amount of food; a snack or a single mouthful produced by biting.

Español:bocado

“We should grab a quick bite before the movie starts.”

“After the long hike, even a small bite of a protein bar felt like a luxury.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Medicine

n. a mark or injury on your skin made by an insect or animal.

n. a wound, puncture, or skin irritation resulting from the teeth or mouthparts of an animal or insect.

“I have a red mosquito bite on my arm that is very itchy.”

“The doctor examined the snake bite carefully to determine if the species was venomous.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a sharp or strong feeling, taste, or quality.

n. a sharp, pungent, or incisive quality; often refers to cold weather or spicy food.

“There is a real bite in the air this morning, so wear a coat.”

“The critic's review had a certain bite to it, exposing the flaws in the director's logic with clinical precision.”