cerdo
/ˈθeɾdo/
The phrase "you pig" in Spanish is translated as cerdo.
While cerdo literally refers to the animal pig, it is commonly used as an exclamation to insult someone, meaning "you pig" or "you dirty person." When using the word as a direct exclamation like "¡Cerdo!", the pronoun for "you" is often omitted.
Which one should you use?
cerdo refers to the animal itself, but as an exclamation, it functions as the insult "you pig." To express the same sentiment using different phrasing, you can use Eres un cochino or the slang Eres un guarro,
Is it said differently in some regions?
Eres un guarro is a slang version used specifically in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on the gender of the person you are addressing. Use the feminine form cerda when addressing a female.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθeɾdo/
Did you know?
- The word cerdo evolved from the feminine form cerda combined with the suffix -o.
- While cerdo is a harsh insult, the diminutive cerdito is frequently used as a cute nickname for chubby babies or pets.
- The word cerda does not only refer to a female pig or an insult, but is also the technical term for a coarse hair or a pig's bristle.
Examples in context
- ¡Cerdo!You pig!This example shows how to use cerdo as a direct exclamation.Tatoeba #4484027 by cueyayotl, translation #3995165 by Hybrid
- Eres un cerdo, pero te ruego que mantengas la compostura durante esta reuniónYou pig, but I kindly ask you to maintain composure during this meeting
- No puedo creer que seas un marrano y no limpies después de tiI can't believe you're a pig and don't clean up after yourself
- Eres un cochino, nunca recoges tu habitaciónYou pig, you never clean up your room
- ¡Deja de comportarte como un guarro y lava los platos!Stop acting like a pig and wash the dishes!
- Eres un cerdo.You are a pig.
- No seas un cerdo.Don't be a pig.
Example conversation
Alejandro leaves a mess in the kitchen.
- AlejandroYa terminé de cocinar.I'm finished cooking.
- MaríaNo lavaste los platos, cerdo.You didn't wash the dishes, you pig.
- AlejandroLo haré en un momento.I'll do it in a moment.
- MaríaLímpialo ahora mismo.Clean it up right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cerdo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerdo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
