Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Pig" in Portuguese: porco
o porco
Pig in Portuguese is o porco, masculine. Pork on menus is often carne de porco or a cut name. A female pig can be a porca.
Farm visit
O porco da fazenda come milho o dia todo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce porco
Say it
POR-koo
/ˈpoʁ.ku/
POR-koo — open o, soft final o.
"Pig" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o porco | the pig / pork (animal) Default animal noun. | Default animal noun. |
| carne de porco | pork Food label. | Food label. |
| chiqueiro | pigsty Farm buildings. | Farm buildings. |
| porquinho | little pig Affectionate diminutive. | Affectionate diminutive. |
How to use porco in real life
- 1Farm visit
O porco da fazenda come milho o dia todo.
The farm pig eats corn all day.
Animal sense.
- 2Cooking
Vou assar carne de porco com alecrim.
I'm going to roast pork with rosemary.
Carne de porco for the meat.
- 3Kids' story
As crianças leram sobre um porco esperto.
The kids read about a clever pig.
Keep porco visible; porquinho is a diminutive side form.
Mistakes English speakers make with porco
Incorrect: A porco é grande.
Correct: O porco é grande.
Porco is masculine: o porco. Porca is the female.
Incorrect: Vi um pig na fazenda.
Correct: Vi um porco na fazenda.
Use porco, not English pig.
Good to know
Porco the animal and carne de porco the food are both common. Calling a person porco insults hygiene or manners, so keep the farm meaning clear as a learner.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a main dish at a countryside restaurant
ChatPal
Você prefere frango ou carne de porco?
Do you prefer chicken or pork?
You
Carne de porco. Vi o porco assado na entrada.
Pork. I saw the roast pig at the entrance.
ChatPal
É a especialidade. O porco sai bem temperado.
It's the specialty. The pig comes out well seasoned.
You
Então fechamos no porco para a mesa.
Then we'll go with the pig for the table.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pig" in Portuguese
How do I say pork on a menu?
Carne de porco or the cut name.
What is a female pig?
A porca.
Is porco masculine?
Yes: o porco.
Is porco an insult?
It can be, about a person. Stick to the animal/food sense as a learner.
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