carne de cerdo
/kaɾne de θeɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pig meat" is translated into Spanish as carne de cerdo.
The term refers to the edible meat that comes from a pig.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase carne de cerdo is composed of carne (meat), de (of) and cerdo (pig).
Which one should you use?
While carne de cerdo is a standard way to refer to this meat, carne porcina serves as a formal alternative. In informal settings, speakers may simply use the word cerdo to convey the same meaning.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, you will hear carne de puerco used instead of carne de cerdo. In several South American countries, such as Chile, Peru and Argentina, carne de chancho is a common informal way to refer to pig meat. In Mexico, the word chicharrón specifically refers to crispy fried pork rinds.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾne de θeɾdo/
Did you know?
- The word carne is a cognate of the English word 'carnage', which describes a scene of bloody slaughter.
- In Spain, the phrase carne de cerdo often evokes the specific tradition of Jamón Ibérico, which comes from black pigs that feed on acorns in the wild.
- Across different Spanish-speaking countries, the choice between cerdo, puerco and chancho can signal a person's regional origin more clearly than almost any other food word.
Examples in context
- El jamón es carne de cerdo curada.Ham is cured pig meat.This sentence is useful for showing that ham is a type of cured carne de cerdo.Tatoeba #6669482 by arh, translation #8422069 by magnificentgoddess
- Me gustaría comprar carne de cerdo para la cena de esta noche.I would like to buy pig meat for tonight's dinner.
- El chef preparó un plato delicioso con carne porcina.The chef prepared a delicious dish with pig meat.
- Voy a cocinar un guiso de cerdo para la reunión con amigos.I'm going to cook a pork stew for the gathering with friends.
- En mi país, nos encanta asar cochino en ocasiones especiales.In my country, we love to roast pig on special occasions.
- Los tacos de carnitas con chicharrón son mi antojo favorito.Tacos with seasoned pork and crispy pork rinds are my favorite indulgence.
- Compré carne de cerdo para la cena.I bought pig meat for dinner.
- ¿Prefieres la carne de cerdo o la de vaca?Do you prefer pig meat or beef?
Example conversation
Javier and María are making a grocery list.
- JavierMaría, ¿necesitamos carne de cerdo?María, do we need pig meat?
- MaríaSí, Javier, compra un poco para la cena.Yes, Javier, buy some for dinner.
- Javier¿Quieres que sea carne de cerdo fresca?Do you want it to be fresh pig meat?
- MaríaSí, por favor, que sea muy fresca.Yes, please, let it be very fresh.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carne, cerdo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
