cerdo
“cerdo” means “pig” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pig, hog
Also: pork
📝 In Action
El granjero alimenta a los cerdos dos veces al día.
A1The farmer feeds the pigs twice a day.
Para la barbacoa, asaremos carne de cerdo.
A2For the barbecue, we will roast pork.
slob, jerk
Also: filthy person
📝 In Action
¡Qué cerdo eres, dejaste todos los platos sin lavar!
B1What a slob you are, you left all the dishes unwashed!
No quiero tratar con ese hombre, es un cerdo egoísta.
B2I don't want to deal with that man, he is a greedy pig/jerk.
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Quick Quiz: cerdo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cerdo' in its primary, neutral meaning?
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It is related to the Latin word *sēta*, which meant 'bristle' or 'stiff hair,' referring to the characteristic hair of the animal. It has been used to describe the pig since medieval times.
First recorded: Early Middle Ages
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'cerdo' is a male pig, what is a female pig?
A female pig is called a 'cerda'. The meat is usually referred to generically as 'carne de cerdo', regardless of the animal's gender.
Is 'cerdo' a strong insult?
Yes, 'cerdo' is a very strong and offensive insult. It suggests that a person is messy, greedy, disgusting, or morally corrupt. Use it with caution!