pincho
pintxo, skewered snack
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpintʃo/
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Cultural Note
In the Basque Country, pintxos (spelled 'pincho' in standard Spanish) are small, elaborate bites typically served on bread and secured with a toothpick. San Sebastian has more Michelin stars per capita than almost anywhere in the world, and its pintxo bars are legendary. Bar-hopping for pintxos is a perfect date activity.
📝 Example Sentences
Los pinchos de San Sebastian son famosos en todo el mundo.
The pintxos of San Sebastian are famous worldwide.
Fuimos de pinchos por el casco viejo.
We went pintxo-hopping through the old town.