Meat in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: lah kahr-neh
IPA: /la ‘karne/

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other meanings

“Carne” is primarily used to describe meat, including beef, pork, chicken, and other types of animal flesh that are consumed as food, but it can also be used in some contexts to refer to the physical body or flesh of an animal or human.

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do not confuse with

“Carne” should not be confused with “carné”, which means “ID card” in Spanish.

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mnemonic

One way to remember the meaning of “carne” is to associate it with the English word “carnivore”, which refers to an animal that primarily eats meat.

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cultural referece

In Spanish-speaking countries, some well-known traditional meat dishes include “asado” (a type of grilled meat) and “chorizo” (a type of sausage).

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idioms

“Ponerse las pilas” (to buckle down) is an idiom used to describe making an effort or working hard, often in reference to a difficult or challenging situation.

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usage

“Carne” is used to describe meat, including beef, pork, chicken, and other types of animal flesh that are consumed as food. It can also be used to refer to the physical body or flesh of an animal or human.

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origin

“Carne” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “carnis”, meaning “flesh” or “meat”.

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la carne info.

Tips to remember the word:

1. Connect “carne” to “carnivore,” an animal that eats meat.
2. Remember the phrase “Chili con carne,” which means chili with meat.
3. “Carne” sounds like “carnal,” which relates to the body and flesh.

Explanations:

– “La carne” is a Spanish noun meaning “the meat.”
– It is a feminine noun, hence the use of “la” before it.

Other words that mean the same thing:

– “El bistec” or “el filete” for steak or beefsteak.
– “El pollo” for chicken meat.
– “El cerdo” or “el puerco” for pork.

Alternate meanings/slang:

– “Carne” can sometimes refer to flesh in a non-food context.
– In some regions, “carne” may colloquially refer to one’s body in a sensual context.

Examples of sentences:

1. “Voy a comprar la carne para la barbacoa.” – I’m going to buy the meat for the barbecue.
2. “¿Prefieres la carne de res o de pollo?” – Do you prefer beef or chicken?
3. “Los vegetarianos no comen carne.” – Vegetarians do not eat meat.
4. “Esta carne está muy tierna y jugosa.” – This meat is very tender and juicy.
5. “En la dieta cetogénica, se consume mucha carne.” – In the ketogenic diet, a lot of meat is consumed.

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