sin cerdo
/sin θeɾdo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "no pork" is sin cerdo.
sin cerdo is used both as a label on food packaging and as a direct request when ordering food in a restaurant. You can also use it to ask if there are pork-free options by saying ¿Hay opciones sin cerdo?
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sin (without) and cerdo (pig/pork).
How do you pronounce it?
/sin θeɾdo/
When do people say it?
If you need to explain your dietary restrictions, you can use the phrase Por razones culturales/religiosas, no consumo cerdo. (For cultural/religious reasons, I don't consume pork).
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word cerda specifically refers to the bristles of a pig, which is the root from which the word cerdo was formed.
- In Spain, pork is so central to the gastronomy that asking for sin cerdo in a traditional village tavern might be met with genuine surprise from the chef.
- Depending on the region, the word chancho is used instead of cerdo, especially in Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿hay opciones sin cerdo? No como carne de cerdo.Hello, are there pork-free options? I don't eat pork.
- Necesito una opción sin cerdo.I need a pork-free option.
- Busco una salsa sin cerdo.I am looking for a sauce without pork.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are ordering food at a restaurant.
- SofíaHola, Mateo. ¿Qué quieres comer hoy?Hello, Mateo. What do you want to eat today?
- MateoQuiero los tacos, pero sin cerdo.I want the tacos, but without pork.
- SofíaEstá bien. Pediré los de pollo para ti.That's fine. I will order the chicken ones for you.
- MateoMuchas gracias, Sofía.Thank you very much, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
