Pork in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'pork' is 'cerdo', pronounced SEHR-doh (IPA: /ˈseɾdo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun.
Pronunciation: SEHR-doh
| Spanish | cerdo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SEHR-doh · /ˈseɾdo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'cerdo'
- No como cerdo por razones de salud.
I don't eat pork for health reasons. - ¿Las costillas son de cerdo o de res?
Are the ribs pork or beef? - El cocinero preparó lomo de cerdo con salsa de manzana.
The cook prepared pork loin with apple sauce. - Los tacos al pastor se hacen con carne de cerdo marinada que gira en un trompo.
Tacos al pastor are made with marinated pork that turns on a vertical spit.
Common Phrases with 'cerdo'
- carne de cerdo
pork meat - chuleta de cerdo
pork chop
How to Use 'cerdo'
As a food, 'cerdo' (or 'carne de cerdo') is uncountable, so it has no plural in this sense — 'cerdos' would mean live pigs. Common cuts: 'lomo' (loin), 'costillas' (ribs), 'chuleta' (chop).
Regional note: Latin America widely says 'carne de chancho' or 'puerco' (Mexico, Caribbean); 'chicharrón' (fried pork skin/belly) and 'carnitas' (Mexico) are iconic pork dishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Pork' in Spanish is 'cerdo', pronounced SEHR-doh.
It is spelled c-e-r-d-o.
'Cerdo' is masculine: you say 'el cerdo'.
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