cerdo gordo
/θeɾdo ɡoɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big fat pig" is translated into Spanish as cerdo gordo.
The phrase is used to describe a pig that is very large and overweight.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾdo ɡoɾdo/
Did you know?
- The adjective gordo is often used as a term of endearment or a nickname for friends, even if they are not actually overweight.
- The word gordo shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the English word 'gravity'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone a cerdo is a much harsher insult to their character than just calling them 'fat' in English.
Examples in context
- El granjero crió un cerdo enorme y gordo para vender en el mercado.The farmer raised a big, fat pig to sell at the market.
- Ese es un cerdo gordo.That is a big fat pig.
- Vi un cerdo gordo en la granja.I saw a big fat pig on the farm.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are visiting a local farm.
- AlejandroMira aquel cerdo gordo.Look at that big fat pig.
- Sofía¡Qué enorme es!How huge it is!
- AlejandroEs un cerdo gordo y muy fuerte.It is a big fat pig and very strong.
- SofíaParece que vive muy bien aquí.It seems like it lives very well here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, gordo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
