chuleta de cerdo
/t͡ʃuleta de θeɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'pork chop' is translated into Spanish as chuleta de cerdo.
Meaning: pork chop (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃuleta de θeɾdo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term chuleta is also used in the expression chuleta de examen to describe a 'cheat sheet' used during a test.
- In Spain, if you order a chuleta without specifying the animal, the waiter will likely assume you want beef, not cerdo.
- The word chuleta is borrowed from the Catalan word xulleta, which is a diminutive of xulla meaning 'rib'.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede traer una chuleta de cerdo, por favor?Can you bring me a pork chop, please?
- chuletas de cerdo a la planchaGrilled pork chops
- Quiero una chuleta de cerdo.I want a pork chop.
- La chuleta de cerdo está muy rica.The pork chop is very delicious.
Example conversation
María and Javier are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué quieres cenar hoy?Javier, what do you want for dinner today?
- JavierMe gustaría comer una chuleta de cerdo.I would like to eat a pork chop.
- MaríaTengo algunas en la nevera.I have some in the fridge.
- Javier¡Perfecto! Gracias, María.Perfect! Thanks, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, chuleta, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
