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    Cerdos (en. Pigs)

    /ˈser.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Domestic mammal of the family Suidae, known for its robust body and short snout.
    Pigs are raised on farms for their meat.
    Los cerdos son criados en granjas por su carne.
    A person considered dishonest or immoral.
    That guy acts like a pig, always thinking only of himself.
    Ese tipo actúa como un cerdo, siempre pensando solo en sí mismo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cĕrḭḍus', which means 'pig'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to behave like a pig
    To behave in a rude or disorderly manner.
    hacer el cerdo
    to be like a pig
    To be very dirty or unkempt.
    estar como un cerdo
    to live like a pig
    To live in very precarious or dirty conditions.
    vivir como un cerdo

    Related Words

    pig
    Colloquial term for referring to a pig, often used in derogatory contexts.
    marrano
    little pig
    Affectionate diminutive used to refer to a pig or suckling pig.
    puerquito
    suckling pig
    Young pig, raised for consumption.
    lechón

    Slang Meanings

    Dirty or careless person.
    Don't be a pig and clean your room.
    No seas un cerdo y limpia tu cuarto.
    Someone who overeats.
    That guy is a pig, he barely leaves food on the table.
    Ese chico es un cerdo, apenas deja comida en la mesa.