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    Carnicero (en. Butcher)

    /kaɾ.niˈθe.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who works in a butcher shop, dealing with the sale and preparation of meats.
    The butcher at the market always has the best meat.
    El carnicero del mercado siempre tiene la mejor carne.
    In some cultures, it can refer to someone who sacrifices animals for sale.
    The butcher slaughtered a pig this weekend.
    El carnicero sacrificó un cerdo este fin de semana.
    As a colloquial term, it can be used to refer to someone who causes a lot of harm or acts violently.
    That group of butchers only leaves destruction in their wake.
    Ese grupo de carniceros solo deja destrucción a su paso.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'carnicarius', related to 'carnis', which means meat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a butcher's hand
    To have the skill to make precise cuts.
    tener mano de carnicero
    like a butcher
    Used to describe someone who acts rudely.
    como un carnicero

    Related Words

    butcher shop
    Establishment where meat is sold.
    carnicería
    meat
    Muscular tissue of animals consumed as food.
    carne
    blood
    Vital fluid that circulates through the bodies of animals.
    sangre

    Slang Meanings

    Person who acts aggressively or violently.
    That guy is a real butcher in fights.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero carnicero en las peleas.
    Someone who cuts or butchers clumsily.
    He cooks like a butcher, never makes the right cuts.
    Cocina como un carnicero, nunca hace los cortes adecuados.