pincho
pincho Lexical Profile
• noun
A small snack or bite-sized appetizer traditionally served in bars in northern Spain, typically consisting of various ingredients skewered to a piece of crusty bread with a toothpick.
"We spent the evening hopping between bars in San Sebastián, sampling a different pincho and a small glass of cider at each stop."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often used interchangeably with tapas by English speakers, pinchos are specifically associated with northern Spain (such as the Basque Country) and are typically skewered to a piece of bread with a toothpick.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish 'pincho' (meaning 'spike' or 'thorn'), derived from the verb 'pinchar' (to puncture or pierce), referring to the toothpick used to hold the snack together.
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