cordero
standard
Lamb in Venezuela is cordero, for both the young animal and the meat. A small lamb can be a corderito, and borrego is another word for a sheep.
Meaning: young sheep and its meat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cordero | standard |
| Corderito | affectionate |
| Borrego | sheep |
Cordero covers the animal and the dish: carne de cordero. An adult sheep is oveja (female) or carnero (male).
How does it change in a sentence?
Cordero de Dios is the religious phrase "Lamb of God".
When do people say it?
Lamb is less common on Venezuelan tables than beef, pork or chicken.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word cordero comes from Latin and is used in Spanish speaking countries, but most farm animals have their own names for the young.
Examples in context
- El cordero nació esta mañana.The lamb was born this morning.
- Pedimos cordero al horno.We ordered roast lamb.
- El borrego come en el campo.The sheep eats in the field.
Example conversation
Víctor and Nora read the menu at a restaurant.
- Víctor¿Qué vas a pedir?What are you going to order?
- NoraEl cordero al horno.The roast lamb.
- VíctorYo prefiero el pollo.I prefer the chicken.
