chicharrones
/t͡ʃit͡ʃarones/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for pork rinds is chicharrones.
The term refers to fried or roasted pieces of pig skin used as a snack. While used throughout the Spanish-speaking world, it is a staple snack in many Latin American countries.
Which one should you use?
The plural form chicharrones is commonly used to refer to the snack in general or a serving of them. You may also encounter the diminutive chicharritos in informal contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term cuerito is used to describe pork rinds.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is chicharrón.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃitʃarones/
Did you know?
- The word chicharrón is an onomatopoeia that mimics the sizzling sound the pork skin makes when it hits hot lard or oil.
- In some regions, chicharrón is used to describe any fried scrap of meat or skin, including those from beef or fish, rather than exclusively pork.
- In some countries, specifically in the Caribbean, you might see chicharrones sold not as a snack, but as a heavy meat dish made from chunks of pork belly instead of just the skin.
Examples in context
- Quiero unos chicharrones.I want some pork rinds.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat some chicharrones.Tatoeba #3773471 by cueyayotl, translation #460275 by ccotter
- Me gustaría ordenar chicharrones, por favorI would like to order pork rinds, please
- Vamos a comprar unas chicharras para el partido de fútbolLet's buy some pork rinds for the soccer game
- Los chicharrones son muy crujientes.The pork rinds are very crunchy.
- Compré unos chicharrones para la fiesta.I bought some pork rinds for the party.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a snack bar.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar estos chicharrones?Do you want to try these pork rinds?
- SofíaSí, me encantan los chicharrones.Yes, I love pork rinds.
- MateoEstán muy sabrosos, Sofía.They are very tasty, Sofía.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
