How to Say "butcher" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “butcher” is “carnicero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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A person who prepares and sells meat.
Examples
Necesito ir al carnicero antes de la cena.
I need to go to the butcher before dinner.
El carnicero me dijo que esta carne es muy fresca.
The butcher told me this meat is very fresh.
Mi padre fue carnicero toda su vida.
My father was a butcher his whole life.
Gender and Profession
Since 'carnicero' refers to a person, it changes gender. If the butcher is a woman, you say 'la carnicera'.
Confusing the Person and the Shop
Mistake: “Voy a la carnicero.”
Correction: Voy a la carnicería (the shop) or Voy al carnicero (the person). Use 'al' (to the masculine person) or 'a la' (to the feminine shop).
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