cerdo
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “cerdo” mean in English?
pig
Example sentences
El cerdo vive en la granja.
The pig lives on the farm.
Como carne de cerdo.
I eat pork.
La cerda tiene seis crías.
The sow has six piglets.
How to use it
Cerdo means 'pig' (masculine). Feminine cerda ('sow'). Plural cerdos / cerdas. Also the meat (pork): carne de cerdo.
Common mistake
Use cerdo for both 'pig' (the animal) and 'pork' (the meat) — context distinguishes. English splits 'pig' / 'pork' / 'sow' across three words.