cerdo grande
/θeɾdo ɡɾande/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big pig" is translated into Spanish as cerdo grande.
The phrase is used to describe a pig that is large in size.
Which one should you use?
While cerdo grande refers to physical size, placing the adjective before the noun as gran cerdo can shift the meaning to imply a "great pig" or one of importance. Additionally, if you are referring specifically to a female pig, you should use the feminine form cerda grande.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, such as Chile, Argentina or Peru, chancho grande is a more common way to say "big pig" than cerdo grande. The informal form Cochino grande is also more typical in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix '-s', resulting in cerdos grandes.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾdo ɡɾande/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, the word cochino is used as a gentle diminutive for a piglet, even though the word itself is often used as a harsh insult for adults.
- The expression ser un cerdo is frequently used in Spanish to describe someone who is rude or lacks manners, regardless of whether they are actually 'big' or 'small'.
- The adjective grande shares the same Latin root as the English word 'grand', making them distant linguistic cousins.
Examples in context
- En la granja hay un cerdo grande.In the farm, there is a big pig.
- ¡Vaya cochino grande! Debe pesar más de 200 kilos.Wow, what a big pig! It must weigh over 200 kilos.
- Ese es un cerdo grande.That is a big pig.
- El granjero tiene un cerdo grande.The farmer has a big pig.
- Vi un cerdo grande en la granja.I saw a big pig on the farm.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking at animals in a field.
- Alejandro¿Ves aquel cerdo grande?Do you see that big pig?
- LucíaSí, es un cerdo grande y rosa.Yes, it is a big, pink pig.
- AlejandroParece muy hambriento.He looks very hungry.
- LucíaSeguro que sí, Alejandro.Surely he is, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, grande, CC BY-SA 4.0.
