cerdos
/θeɾdos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pigs" is translated into Spanish as cerdos.
Cerdos is a common way to say pigs.
Which one should you use?
While cerdos is common, the word cochinos is used in many Spanish-speaking regions as a more colloquial or even slightly derogatory synonym for pigs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word chancho is used primarily in Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Bolivia. In some areas of Latin America, such as Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, lechón is commonly used to refer to a suckling pig or roast piglet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is cerdo. The feminine singular form for a female pig is cerda, and the feminine plural form for female pigs is cerdas.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾdos/
Did you know?
- The word cochino is sometimes used as a term of endearment for children or pets in specific rural dialects, despite its derogatory potential.
- The term lechón specifically refers to the animal's relationship to milk, as leche means 'milk' in Spanish.
- The word cochino is often used in Spain to describe something that is messy or poorly made, extending the meaning from the animal to the quality of an object.
Examples in context
- Los cerdos son animales inteligentes.Pigs are intelligent animals.This sentence is useful for describing the intelligence of cerdos.Tatoeba #10082729 by manufrutos, translation #10081738 by CK
- Los cerdos se comen todas las manzanas caídas.All the apples that fall are eaten by the pigs.This sentence is useful for describing the eating habits of cerdos.Tatoeba #1479332 by marcelostockle, translation #323570 by Dejo
- Los cerdos huelen mal pero tienen muy buen olfato.Pigs smell bad but they can smell really well.This sentence is useful for describing the smell and sense of smell of cerdos.Tatoeba #2554714 by wallebot, translation #9176599 by DJ_Saidez
- Los cerdos: Viven en el corral y son alimentados diariamente.The pigs: They live in the pen and are fed daily.
- ¡Hola, cochinos! ¿Tienen hambre?Hey, pigs! Are you hungry?
- Me encantan los marranos. Son animales muy graciosos.I love pigs. They're very funny animals.
- ¿Has visto los cochinillos recién nacidos? Son tan adorables.Have you seen the newborn piglets? They are so adorable.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are visiting a farm together.
- JavierMira, María, hay muchos cerdos allí.Look, María, there are many pigs over there.
- MaríaSon muy lindos y rosados.They are very cute and pink.
- JavierParece que los cerdos tienen hambre.It looks like the pigs are hungry.
- MaríaVamos a darles algo de comer.Let's give them something to eat.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
