Beef in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'beef' is 'carne de res', pronounced KAHR-neh deh REHS (IPA: /ˈkaɾne de ˈres/). It is a B1-level feminine noun.
| Spanish | carne de res |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | KAHR-neh deh REHS · /ˈkaɾne de ˈres/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'carne de res'
- La carne de res está muy cara este mes.
Beef is very expensive this month. - ¿Estos tacos son de carne de res o de cerdo?
Are these tacos beef or pork? - Compré un kilo de carne de res para hacer el guiso.
I bought a kilo of beef to make the stew. - En Argentina, la carne de res a la parrilla es casi una tradición nacional de los domingos.
In Argentina, grilled beef is almost a national Sunday tradition.
How to Use 'carne de res'
The phrase is feminine because 'carne' is feminine: 'la carne de res'. As an uncountable food term it has no real plural; 'carnes' refers to types of meat in general. 'Res' alone means head of cattle.
Regional note: 'Carne de res' is the standard term in Mexico, Colombia, and much of Latin America; Spain says 'carne de vacuno' or 'ternera' (veal/young beef); Argentina often just says 'carne', since beef is the default meat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Beef' in Spanish is 'carne de res', pronounced KAHR-neh deh REHS.
'Carne de res' is feminine: you say 'la carne de res'.
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