cabeza de cerdo
/kabeθa de θeɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pig head" is translated into Spanish as cabeza de cerdo.
You can substitute the word cerdo with either puerco or cochino to express the same meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cabeza (head), de (of) and cerdo (pig).
How do you pronounce it?
/kabeθa de θeɾdo/
Did you know?
- While cabeza de cerdo refers to the animal part, calling someone cabezota or terco is the common way to describe the personality trait of being 'pig-headed' or stubborn in Spanish.
- The word cerdo is actually an extension of cerda, which refers to the stiff bristles or hairs found on a pig.
- While cabeza de cerdo describes a physical object, calling someone a cerdo in Spanish is a common way to call them 'dirty' or 'filthy'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comprar una cabeza de cerdo para hacer una sopa tradicional.I would like to buy a pig head to make a traditional soup.
- Compré una cabeza de cerdo para el guiso.I bought a pig head for the stew.
- La cabeza de cerdo es un ingrediente tradicional.Pig head is a traditional ingredient.
- ¿Venden cabeza de cerdo en este mercado?Do they sell pig head in this market?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a traditional food market.
- JavierSofía, ¿ves una cabeza de cerdo en ese puesto?Sofía, do you see a pig head at that stall?
- SofíaSí, Javier, la cabeza de cerdo está allí.Yes, Javier, the pig head is over there.
- JavierParece fresca, vamos a comprarla.It looks fresh, let's buy it.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, cocinaremos algo muy rico.Okay, we will cook something very delicious.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cabeza, cerdo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
