Example: O pássaro picou a fruta madura na árvore.
Definition
"Pico" means to peck or to make quick, sharp movements with the beak, typically used to describe birds tapping or biting at something, as in the example phrase where the bird pecks the ripe fruit on the tree.
Translations
beak
picar
pik
picar
bec
schnabel
becco
Etymology
The verb "pico" comes from Latin "picare," meaning to prick or to stab. It is related to the bird's beak, which is used to peck or poke. Did you know that "pico" shares roots with words describing sharp or pointed actions in several Romance languages?
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