amantes de la carne
/amantes de la kaɾne/from spelling rules
The English phrase "meat lovers" is translated into Spanish as amantes de la carne.
This phrase is used to describe people who particularly enjoy eating meat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of amantes (lovers), de (of), la (the) and carne (meat).
How does it change in a sentence?
While amantes de la carne is the plural form for meat lovers, you should use the singular form amante de la carne to refer to a single meat lover.
How do you pronounce it?
/amantes de la kaɾne/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word carne can refer to both 'meat' used as food and 'flesh' in a biological sense, making amantes de la carne occasionally sound more sensual than the English 'meat lovers'.
- While 'amantes' means 'lovers', using it in a romantic context can be ambiguous, as it can also imply people who are having an affair.
- In many Spanish-speaking culinary contexts, a person who loves meat is often called a 'carnívoro' rather than using the poetic 'amante de la carne'.
Examples in context
- ¡Soy un auténtico devorador de carne! Mis amigos siempre me piden que haga la parrillada en las reuniones.I'm a true meat devourer! My friends always ask me to grill meat at our gatherings.
- Este restaurante es un paraíso para los amantes de la carne.This restaurant is a paradise for meat lovers.
- Este festival es para los amantes de la carne.This festival is for meat lovers.
- Los amantes de la carne prefieren el asado.Meat lovers prefer roast meat.
- El menú tiene opciones para los amantes de la carne.The menu has options for meat lovers.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ElenaMira, tienen una sección especial para amantes de la carne.Look, they have a special section for meat lovers.
- Daniel¡Perfecto! Yo quiero el chuletón.Perfect! I want the ribeye steak.
- ElenaYo también, Daniel. Sabes que me encanta.Me too, Daniel. You know I love it.
- DanielSí, definitivamente somos amantes de la carne.Yes, we are definitely meat lovers.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
