cerdo
standard
In Colombia pork is carne de cerdo or just cerdo. A very popular pork dish is chicharrón, fried pork belly or skin.
Meaning: meat from a pig (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cerdo | standard |
| carne de cerdo | meat |
| chicharrón | fried pork skin |
Cerdo is the word on menus and in butcher shops. Chicharrón is a fried pork snack that appears in the bandeja paisa and in street food. Puerco is understood too but is less usual in Colombia.
Did you know?
- Chicharrón is one of the parts of the famous bandeja paisa platter.
Examples in context
- Quiero carne de cerdo con arroz.I want pork with rice.
- El chicharrón está crocante.The fried pork skin is crispy.
- No como cerdo.I do not eat pork.
Example conversation
A customer orders at a restaurant in Medellín.
- Cliente¿Tienen carne de cerdo?Do you have pork?
- MeseraSí, con arroz y patacones.Yes, with rice and fried plantains.
- ClientePerfecto, tráigame uno.Perfect, bring me one.
