A bite Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪt
uh BYTE
æɪ/ /bˈaɪt
uh BYTE
Definition
'A bite' usually means a small amount of food, or a quick snack. It can also literally mean one bite taken from food.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in requests or offers ("grab a bite," "have a bite"). Often used when talking about a quick or casual meal. Not used for large meals. Can mean literally one mouthful, or a small meal/snack depending on context.
Spanish: un bocado - algo para comerPortuguese (BR): uma mordida - um lanche rápidoPortuguese (PT): uma dentada - um petiscoChinese (Simplified): 一口 - 吃点东西Chinese (Traditional): 一口 - 喫點東西Hindi: एक कौर - थोड़ा सा खानाArabic: لقمة - شيء للأكلBengali: এক কামড় - একটু খাওয়াRussian: укус - перекусJapanese: 一口 - 軽く食べることVietnamese: một miếng - ăn nhẹKorean: 한 입 - 간단히 먹기Turkish: bir ısırık - küçük atıştırmaUrdu: ایک نوالہ - ہلکا سا کھاناIndonesian: sepotong - makan ringan
Example Sentences
I'm hungry. Let's get a bite before class.
basic
She took a bite of her sandwich.
basic
Would you like a bite of my cake?
basic
Do you want to grab a bite after work?
natural
I didn't have time for lunch, so I just had a bite on the go.
natural
Can we stop for a bite on our way home?
natural