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    Carne (en. Meat)

    /ˈkaɾ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Muscle tissue of animals used as food.
    I like to eat grilled meat on the weekends.
    Me gusta comer carne asada los fines de semana.
    Any of the edible products that come from an animal.
    The butcher shop sells different types of meat.
    En la carnicería venden diferentes tipos de carne.
    It refers to the substance that constitutes the body of a living being.
    Human meat is a controversial topic in some cultures.
    La carne humana es un tema controvertido en algunas culturas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caro, carnis', which means 'meat or edible flesh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cannon fodder
    A person considered expendable in a dangerous situation.
    carne de cañón
    to give meat
    To give up something valuable in exchange for a benefit.
    dar carne
    to have meat on the grill
    To have something important or valuable that can be displayed.
    tener carne en el asador

    Related Words

    butcher
    A person who sells meat.
    carnicero
    butcher shop
    A store where meat is sold.
    carnicería
    meaty
    That has a lot of meat or substance.
    carnoso

    Slang Meanings

    Meat is life
    The phrase 'meat is life' is used to emphasize the importance of meat in the diet.
    La frase 'carne es vida' se usa para enfatizar la importancia de la carne en la dieta.
    To kill the meat
    When someone says 'we have to kill the meat', they refer to enjoying a good barbecue.
    Cuando alguien dice que 'hay que matar la carne', se refiere a disfrutar de un buen asado.