cochino
informal
In Spanish slang a pig, and a dirty or sloppy person, is called cochino. In Spain you also hear guarro, and in Latin America marrano.
Meaning: pig, or a dirty person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cochino | informal |
| Guarro | Spain, informal |
| Marrano | Latin America, informal |
Qué cochino eres tells someone off for being dirty. Guarro is a rougher Spanish word for someone who is filthy or behaves badly.
Which one should you use?
Cerdo is the standard word for the animal. Cochino, guarro and marrano also name the animal, but in slang they mostly describe people.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Marrano is common in Latin America. Guarro is typical of Spain.
What mistakes should you avoid?
These words are insults when aimed at a person. Friends may use them jokingly, but do not use them with someone you just met.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word guarrería means a dirty mess or a mean trick and comes from guarro.
Examples in context
- No seas cochino, lávate las manos.Do not be a pig, wash your hands.
- Tu habitación está hecha una guarrería.Your room is a pigsty.
- El cerdo come en el corral.The pig eats in the pen.
Example conversation
A mother talks to her son Leo in the kitchen.
- MamáLeo, qué cochino, mira cómo has dejado la mesa.Leo, you pig, look at how you left the table.
- LeoAhora la limpio, mamá.I will clean it now, Mom.
- MamáY lávate las manos.And wash your hands.
