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"Pork" in Spanish: carne de cerdo
la carne de cerdo
Pork is la carne de cerdo (KAR-neh deh SEHR-doh), a feminine noun. Menus may say cerdo, puerco, or al pastor. Ask for carne de cerdo when you need a clear label.
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How to pronounce carne de cerdo
Say it
KAR-neh deh SEHR-doh
/ˈkaɾ.ne ðe ˈseɾ.do/
KAR-neh deh SEHR-doh. Stress KAR and SEHR. Hard k in cerdo.
"Pork" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la carne de cerdo | pork Clear label for pork meat. | Clear label for pork meat. |
| el cerdo | pig / pork (on menus) Short menu form. | Short menu form. |
| el puerco | pork (regional) Common in parts of Mexico and Central America. | Common in parts of Mexico and Central America. |
| la carnitas | braised shredded pork A famous Mexican taco filling. | A famous Mexican taco filling. |
How to use carne de cerdo in real life
- 1Ordering tacos
Dos tacos de carne de cerdo, por favor.
Two pork tacos, please.
Carne de cerdo names the meat clearly.
- 2At a butcher
¿Tiene carne de cerdo para asar?
Do you have pork for grilling?
Say carne de cerdo plus the cooking plan.
- 3Checking a stew
Este guiso lleva carne de cerdo.
This stew has pork.
Use carne de cerdo when listing ingredients.
Mistakes English speakers make with carne de cerdo
Incorrect: El carne de cerdo está salada.
Correct: La carne de cerdo está salada.
Carne is feminine: la carne de cerdo, esta carne de cerdo.
Incorrect: No como pork.
Correct: No como carne de cerdo.
Say carne de cerdo, not English pork.
Good to know
Carne de cerdo dishes like carnitas, al pastor, and chicharrón are central in Mexico. Labels may say cerdo or puerco. Diets often need a clear sin carne de cerdo ask.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a taco filling
ChatPal
Hoy hay carne de cerdo bien cocida.
Today there is well-cooked pork.
You
Perfecto. Quiero carne de cerdo con salsa verde.
Perfect. I want pork with green salsa.
ChatPal
¿Cuántos tacos?
How many tacos?
You
Tres, por favor.
Three, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pork" in Spanish
Is carne de cerdo masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la carne de cerdo. Cerdo alone as the animal is masculine.
What is the difference between cerdo and puerco?
Both mean pork on menus. Puerco is regional; carne de cerdo is clear.
How do I say I don't eat pork?
No como carne de cerdo. Or Sin carne de cerdo, por favor.
Are carnitas the same as carne de cerdo?
Carnitas are cooked pork. The meat is still carne de cerdo.
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