Puercos (en. Swine)

/ˈpweɾ.kos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An omnivorous mammal that is mainly raised for its meat.

On the farm, there are many pigs that feed on corn.

En la granja hay muchos puercos que se alimentan de maíz.

A disheveled or unhygienic person.

That house is full of pigs, they haven't cleaned it in weeks.

Esa casa está llena de puercos, no la han limpiado en semanas.

A group of people who behave rudely or disorderly.

Don't surround me with pigs at the party; I prefer to be with educated people.

No me rodees de puercos en la fiesta, prefiero estar con gente educada.

From Latin 'porcus', which means pig.

to be like a pig

To be very dirty or messy.

estar como un cerdo

to be a pig

Referring to someone who has rude or dishonest behaviors.

ser un puerco

to cheat

To cheat or act dishonestly.

hacer puercos

pig

An animal similar to pigs, known primarily for its meat.

cerdo

farm

A place where animals are raised and plants are cultivated.

granja

hog

Colloquial term for a pig, often with derogatory connotations.

marrano

A stingy person.

Don't be a pig, share what you have.

No seas puercos, comparte lo que tienes.

Someone with poor hygiene habits.

That guy is a pig; he never bathes.

Ese tipo es un puercos, nunca se baña.