taco de cerdo
/tako de θeɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pork taco" is translated into Spanish as taco de cerdo.
This phrase refers to a taco filled with cooked pork meat. In many parts of Mexico, when someone mentions a pork taco, they may specifically be referring to taco de carnitas, which are pieces of pork that have been slow-cooked in lard.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase taco de cerdo literally means "taco of pork", where de functions as "of" or "filled with".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase taco de chancho is used primarily in parts of Central America, such as El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. In many parts of Mexico, a pork taco specifically refers to taco de carnitas, which are pork pieces slow-cooked in lard.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun taco to tacos, but the meat cerdo remains singular, resulting in tacos de cerdo.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests the word taco comes from the 'plugs' used in mining explosives, as early rolled tacos looked like those charges.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un taco de cerdo, por favor.I would like a pork taco, please.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el mejor taco de puerco de la ciudad?Where can I find the best pork taco in town?
- Se me antoja un taco de chancho delicioso.I am craving a delicious pork taco.
- Quiero un taco de cerdo, por favor.I want a pork taco, please.
- El taco de cerdo está muy rico.The pork taco is very delicious.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are ordering food at a taco stand.
- DanielHola, me das un taco de cerdo.Hello, I'll have a pork taco.
- María¿Quieres cebolla y cilantro en tu taco?Do you want onion and cilantro in your taco?
- DanielSí, ponle todo, por favor.Yes, put everything on it, please.
- MaríaAquí tienes tu taco de cerdo, Daniel.Here is your pork taco, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, de, taco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
