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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
picar
sting
pick
to poke or pierce
+
-ar
verb suffix
Picar means to sting and can be thought of as pick0 (to poke or pierce0) + -ar1 (verb suffix1), like a stinging insect picking at your skin.
verb
  1. sting
    To sting or bite (as an insect)
    El mosquito me picó en el brazo. // The mosquito bit me on the arm.
  2. chop
    To chop or cut into small pieces
    Pica las cebollas finamente para la salsa. // Chop the onions finely for the sauce.