cerdo desmenuzado
/θeɾdo desmenuθado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pulled pork" is translated into Spanish as cerdo desmenuzado.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾdo desmenuθado/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you will find this dish called carnitas instead of cerdo desmenuzado. While carnitas literally means 'little meats', it refers to a specific Mexican slow-cooked pork preparation that is often shredded.
- In Spain, the word cerdo can be used as a sharp insult to describe someone who is greedy, dirty or crude. Using it in a non-culinary context can be far more offensive than the English word 'pig'.
- The word cerdo is closely related to the word cerda, which refers to a coarse hair or a bristle. This connection highlights the physical texture of the animal's coat.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme carne de cerdo desmenuzada con salsa barbacoa, por favor?Could you bring me some pulled pork with barbecue sauce, please?
- Me encanta el cerdo desmenuzado en los sándwiches.I love pulled pork in sandwiches.
- El cerdo desmenuzado está muy jugoso.The pulled pork is very juicy.
- Ellos prepararon mucho cerdo desmenuzado para la fiesta.They prepared a lot of pulled pork for the party.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding what to order for lunch.
- Alejandro¿Quieres probar el cerdo desmenuzado de este lugar?Do you want to try the pulled pork from this place?
- MaríaSí, suena muy rico, Alejandro.Yes, it sounds delicious, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, pediré un plato de cerdo desmenuzado.Perfect, I will order a plate of pulled pork.
- MaríaYo pediré una hamburguesa con ese mismo cerdo desmenuzado.I will order a burger with that same pulled pork.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
