Cerdo (en. Pig)

/ˈseɾðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Domestic animal of the suidae family.

The pig is a very versatile animal in agriculture.

El cerdo es un animal muy versátil en la agricultura.

Refers derogatorily to a person who has bad behavior or is rude.

Don’t be a pig, respect other people's personal space.

No seas un cerdo, respeta el espacio personal de los demás.

Pork meat that is used in many cuisines around the world.

I love roasted pig with apple.

Me encanta el cerdo asado con manzana.

Comes from the Latin 'cervus', which meant 'farm animal'.

act like a pig

To behave in a rude or excessive manner.

hacer el cerdo

be a pig

To have poor hygiene habits or to be very careless about personal cleanliness.

ser un cerdo

go like a pig in a puddle

To be dirty or unkempt.

ir como cerdo en un charco

piglet

Diminutive of pig, often used affectionately.

puerquito

bacon

Pig fat, especially the kind used for cooking.

tocino

ham

Meat product obtained from the hind legs of the pig.

jamón

A person who acts immorally or dishonestly.

Don’t trust him, he’s a real pig.

No confíes en él, es un verdadero cerdo.

Someone who eats in an uncontrolled manner.

Look at how that pig eats, he leaves nothing on the plate.

Mira cómo come ese cerdo, no deja nada en el plato.