cerdo
/ˈθeɾdo/masculine
In Spanish, the English word hog is translated as cerdo. Wiktionary also lists puerco.
Meaning: animal of the family Suidae (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cerdo | /ˈθeɾdo/ /ˈseɾdo/ |
masculine |
| puerco | /ˈpweɾko/ | masculine |
As a noun, these terms refer to an animal of the family Suidae. Figuratively, both cerdo and puerco are used to describe a person behaving in a dirty, greedy or rude manner. Related verbs such as chupar or adueñarse de can be used to express the idea of hogging something, meaning to take more than one's share.
Which one should you use?
While cerdo is the most common and neutral term for a pig or hog, puerco is often used in a more colloquial or even slightly derogatory sense. Additionally, cochino is an informal way to refer to a hog.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The words cerdo, puerco and cochino are all masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθeɾdo/
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Examples in context
- Eres un cerdo detestable.You're an awful hog.This sentence uses cerdo to describe an awful person.Tatoeba #4926288 by albrusgher, translation #2731708 by sharptoothed
- No seas un cerdo en la carretera.Don't hog the road.This sentence uses cerdo to describe hogging the road.Tatoeba #4926306 by albrusgher, translation #2731712 by sharptoothed
- Si gano la lotería, viviré como un cerdo a lo grande.If I win the lottery, I'll be able to live high on the hog.This sentence uses cerdo in the idiom for living high on the hog.Tatoeba #4926318 by albrusgher, translation #320983 by CK
- El granjero tiene varios cerdos en su granja.The farmer has several hogs on his farm.
- La carne de cerdo es deliciosa.Pork meat is delicious.
- Vamos a asar un cochino para la reunión.We are going to roast a hog for the gathering.
- ¡Qué cochino tan enorme!What a huge hog!
Example conversation
At a local farm in the countryside.
- MaríaMira ese cerdo rosa.Look at that pink hog.
- JavierEs un cerdo muy grande.It is a very large hog.
- MaríaJavier, ¿quieres darle comida?Javier, do you want to feed it?
- JavierNo, el cerdo parece agresivo.No, the hog looks aggressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hog” translations and entries cerdo, puerco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, puerco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
