cerdito
/θeɾˈdito/
The English phrase "piggy" can be translated into Spanish as cerdito.
cerdito refers to a small or young pig, often used as a term of endearment. It is often used for children's toys.
Which one should you use?
While cerdito is a diminutive, using the base word cerdo (pig) is much more blunt and can be used as an insult, whereas cerdito is often used affectionately or for children's toys.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is cerdita for a little female pig, and the plural form is cerditos for little pigs.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾˈdito/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a 'piggy bank' in Spain, you might find it called a hucha, which is a completely different word from the animal itself.
- While cerdito is a common term for a pig, many Spanish speakers use the word chanchito to describe a cute or small pig, especially in South American countries like Chile.
- Depending on the region, a person might use cochinito instead of cerdito to mean 'piggy'.
Examples in context
- La típica forma de las huchas es de cerdito, pero la mía tenía forma de canguro, todavía no sé bien por qué.Piggy banks are usually shaped like pigs, but mine's shaped like a kangaroo. I still don't know why.This sentence is useful for seeing how the word cerdito is used to describe the shape of a piggy bank.Tatoeba #10145557 by Shishir, translation #10465396 by DJ_Saidez
- ¡Deja de comer tanto, marrano!Stop eating so much, piggy!
- El cerdito de peluche es muy suave.The little piggy plush toy is very soft.
- Mira ese cerdito en la granja.Look at that little piggy on the farm.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at a child's toy store window.
- Daniel¡Mira, María, un cerdito de cerámica!Look, María, a ceramic little piggy!
- MaríaEs muy bonito, Daniel.It is very cute, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Crees que sea un buen regalo?Do you think it would be a good gift?
- MaríaSí, a ella le encantará.Yes, she will love it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cerdito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
