Meaning
bite
- bit (of a horse)
- nibble
In a sentence
Ho dato un morso alla mela stamattina.
I took a bite of the apple this morning.
Il cavallo non trova il morso nuovo.
The horse can't find the new bit.
Vuoi solo un morso della mia pizza?
Do you want just a bite of my pizza?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| morso | masculine · singular |
| morsi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For an animal or insect bite, morso is standard; puntura is for stings or mosquito bites.
- A single mouthful of food is often morso, but boccone is more common for a piece already cut or served.
- For horse equipment, morso is technical; learners usually meet it in riding contexts, not everyday speech.