mordida

noun
  1. A Spanish term commonly used in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a bribe, especially one given to a public official to expedite a process or avoid a penalty. noun
    The driver gave the police officer a mordida to avoid getting a ticket.
    In some countries, giving a mordida is a common way to get things done faster.
  2. In a more literal sense, it can also mean 'bite' in Spanish, referring to the act of biting or a small piece bitten off. noun
    He took a mordida of the apple and smiled.
    The cake was so tempting that she couldn't resist taking a mordida.