carne de cerdo
/kaɾne de θeɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pork meat" is translated into Spanish as carne de cerdo.
Carne de cerdo refers to the edible meat that comes from a pig. You might use the related term chuleta de cerdo when specifically referring to a pork chop.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carne (meat), de (of) and cerdo (pig).
Which one should you use?
While carne de cerdo is the general term, if the meat comes specifically from a very young pig, the term lechón is used instead of cerdo to form carne de lechón (suckling pig meat).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, locals might use the word cerdo for less formal occasions.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾne de θeɾdo/
Did you know?
- The word carne descends from the Latin word carnem, which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning to 'cut'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, jamón is so culturally distinct that it is rarely grouped under the general term carne de cerdo in a culinary context.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone a cerdo is a common way to call them 'a pig' or 'dirty' due to the animal's association with filth.
Examples in context
- Compré carne de cerdo para la cena.I bought pork meat for dinner.
- No me gusta la carne de cerdo.I do not like pork meat.
- ¿La receta lleva carne de cerdo?Does the recipe include pork meat?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres comer carne de cerdo hoy?Daniel, do you want to eat pork meat today?
- DanielSí, me parece una buena idea.Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
- ElenaVoy a comprar la carne de cerdo ahora.I am going to buy the pork meat now.
- DanielPerfecto, yo preparo las verduras.Perfect, I will prepare the vegetables.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carne, cerdo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
