cerdos
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pigs
Cerdos means pigs, referring to these common farm animals.
📝 In Action
Los cerdos comen mucho maíz en la granja.
A1The pigs eat a lot of corn on the farm.
La carne de cerdos es una fuente importante de alimento.
A2Pork (the meat of pigs) is an important food source.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'cerdo' (pig). Since 'cerdo' ends in a vowel, you just add an '-s' to make it plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Gender Note
Even though 'cerdos' refers to groups of pigs (male and female), the word itself is always masculine plural.
Cerdos can also be used figuratively to mean 'slobs,' describing people who are very messy or dirty.
cerdos(noun)
slobs
?referring to dirty or messy people
,scoundrels
?referring to dishonest or morally corrupt people
filthy animals
?strong insult
📝 In Action
Dejaron la mesa hecha un desastre. ¡Son unos cerdos!
B1They left the table a mess. They are slobs!
No confíes en ellos; son unos cerdos egoístas.
B2Don't trust them; they are selfish scoundrels.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When 'cerdos' refers to people, it is always negative and often highly offensive. Use it only in very informal or angry contexts.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cerdos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cerdos' in its literal meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am talking about female pigs, should I use 'cerdas' or 'cerdos'?
If you are specifically talking about only female pigs (sows), use 'cerdas'. However, if you are referring to a mixed group of male and female pigs, the masculine plural 'cerdos' is the standard word to use.