Pork in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: SEHR-doh

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cerdo info.

Tips to remember the word “cerdo”:
– Associate “cerdo” with the word “circle” because they both start with a “c” and imagine a pig, which is a “cerdo,” trying to fit into a small circle.
– Think of the word “cerdo” as a combination of the sounds “sir” and “dough.” “Sir” can remind you to be polite to the pig, and “dough” can make you think of piggy banks, which are often in the shape of a pig.

Explanations:
– “Cerdo” is the Spanish word for pork when referring to the domestic pig as an animal or live specimen. When referring to the meat of the pig, it is commonly called “carne de cerdo.”

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Puerco” is another Spanish word for pig and is also used interchangeably with “cerdo.”
– “Cochino” is a word used in some Spanish-speaking regions to mean pig or relating to dirtiness or messiness.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Cerdo” can also be used as an insult in Spanish, implying that someone is dirty, greedy, or gluttonous.
– In some contexts, it can refer to obscene or indecent behavior.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “El cerdo es un animal muy inteligente.” (The pig is a very intelligent animal.)
– “Compré carne de cerdo para hacer unas chuletas.” (I bought pork to make some chops.)
– “No seas cerdo y comparte tu comida con los demás.” (Don’t be greedy and share your food with others.)
– “Mi tío tiene varios cerdos en su granja.” (My uncle has several pigs on his farm.)

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