ternera
standard, Venezuela
Veal in Venezuela is ternera, or carne de ternera when you want to be clear. It is the standard Spanish word and you will be understood at any butcher or restaurant. It is also called becerro.
Meaning: meat from a calf (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ternera | standard, Venezuela |
| carne de ternera | full phrase |
| becerro | the calf itself |
Ask for it at a carnicería by saying Quisiera carne de ternera. On menus it is far less common than beef.
Which one should you use?
Everyday beef in Venezuela is carne de res. Ternera is the young animal's meat, and becerro names the calf itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
Ternera is feminine: la ternera, una ternera.
Did you know?
- Ternera is related to tierno, the Spanish word for tender.
Examples in context
- Quisiera medio kilo de ternera.I would like half a kilo of veal.
- La carne de ternera es más suave que la de res.Veal is softer than beef.
- ¿Tienen ternera hoy?Do you have veal today?
Example conversation
Doña Elena asks the butcher for meat at a market in Barquisimeto.
- Doña ElenaBuenas, ¿tiene ternera?Hello, do you have veal?
- CarniceroSí, señora, ¿cuánto quiere?Yes, ma'am, how much do you want?
- Doña ElenaMedio kilo, por favor.Half a kilo, please.
