Carnes (en. Meats)

/ˈkaɾnes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The soft, edible part of animals that is consumed as food.

Beef is highly valued in cooking.

La carne de res es muy apreciada en la cocina.

Any type of meat, whether from beef, pork, chicken, etc.

Red meats should be consumed in moderation.

Las carnes rojas deben consumirse con moderación.

A term that can refer to meats in general, without specifying.

They sell different types of meats at the butcher shop.

En la carnicería venden diferentes tipos de carnes.

It comes from the Latin 'caro, carnis' which means 'flesh'.

beef

Meat from cattle.

carne de vaca

cold cuts

Meats that have been cured or processed, such as hams and sausages.

carnes frías

white meats

Refers to meats from chicken, turkey, and rabbit.

carnes blancas

butcher

A person who sells meat.

carnicero

grilled meat

Meat cooked on the grill.

carne asada

ground meat

Meat that has been chopped or minced.

carne molida

An affectionate term in some contexts to refer to an attractive person.

That girl is a catch, she has a lot of style.

Esa chica es una carne, tiene mucho estilo.

Use in sports slang to refer to an athlete's physical strength.

That player has a lot of muscle, he's very strong on the court.

Ese jugador tiene mucha carne, es muy fuerte en la cancha.