Piece of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpis/ /ˈəv

PEES-uhv

UK

pˈiːs/ /ˈɒv

PEES-ov

Definition

Used to talk about a single part or portion taken from a whole thing, such as 'a piece of cake' or 'a piece of advice.' It can describe both physical items and abstract things.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly followed by uncountable nouns (e.g., 'piece of advice', 'piece of information') and food items (e.g., 'piece of cake'). Avoid using 'piece of' with things naturally plural or already countable. 'Piece of' adds clarity for single portions or items.

• Spanish: trozo de - pedazo de - porción de
• Portuguese (BR): pedaço de - porção de
• Portuguese (PT): pedaço de - fatia de
• Chinese (Simplified): 一块 - 一片 - 一份
• Chinese (Traditional): 一塊 - 一片 - 一份
• Hindi: टुकड़ा (का)
• Arabic: قطعة من
• Bengali: টুকরা - খানিকটা
• Russian: кусок - часть
• Japanese: 一切れ - 一枚 - 一つ
• Vietnamese: mẩu - miếng - phần
• Korean: 조각 - 한 부분
• Turkish: parça - adet (soyut için)
• Urdu: ٹکڑا - حصّہ
• Indonesian: sepotong - selembar (kertas) - secarik (informasi)

Example Sentences

Can I have a piece of cake?

basic

She gave me a piece of advice.

basic

There is a piece of paper on the table.

basic

Let me give you one little piece of advice: be yourself.

natural

Could you hand me that piece of string over there?

natural

Honestly, I just want a quiet night and a piece of chocolate.

natural