lomo de cerdo
/lomo de θeɾdo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase pork loin is translated into Spanish as lomo de cerdo.
Lomo de cerdo is used to refer to a specific cut of pig meat. Note that the word lomo can also be used to describe the back or spine of other animals, such as beef or lamb.
Meaning: cut of pig meat (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lomo (loin or back), de (of) and cerdo (pig).
Which one should you use?
While lomo de cerdo refers to the general loin, if you are specifically referring to the more tender, smaller muscle known as the tenderloin, use solomillo de cerdo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In countries such as Peru, Ecuador and parts of Central America, the informal expression lomo de chancho is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/lomo de θeɾdo/
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Examples in context
- ¿Le gusta el lomo de cerdo?Do you like pork loin?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes the cut of meat lomo de cerdo.Tatoeba #2265786 by cueyayotl, translation #2265785 by _undertoad
- Me gustaría un plato de lomo de cerdo, por favor.I would like a plate of pork loin, please.
- ¿Has probado el lomo de cochino de mi abuela? ¡Es espectacular!Have you tried my grandmother's pork loin? It's spectacular!
- Vamos a hacer un asado con lomo de chancho este fin de semana.We're going to have a barbecue with pork loin this weekend.
- Compré un lomo de cerdo muy fresco.I bought a very fresh pork loin.
- El lomo de cerdo está en oferta.The pork loin is on sale.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿quieres cocinar lomo de cerdo?Daniel, do you want to cook pork loin?
- DanielSí, es mi plato favorito.Yes, it is my favorite dish.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo traigo el lomo de cerdo.Perfect, I will bring the pork loin.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, yo preparo las verduras.Thanks, Sofía, I will prepare the vegetables.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pork loin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, de, lomo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
