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"Pig" is a noun which is often translated as "el cerdo", and "hog" is a noun which is also often translated as "el cerdo". Learn more about the difference between "pig" and "hog" below.
pig(
pihg
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (animal)
a. el cerdo (M), la cerda (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The children saw some pigs when we visited the farm.Los niños vieron unos cerdos cuando visitamos la granja.
b. el puerco (M), la puerca (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They had the muddiest pig at the fair.Tenían el puerco más enfangado de la feria.
c. el chancho (M), la chancha (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The farmer took his pigs to the market.El granjero llevó sus chanchos al mercado.
d. el cochino (M), la cochina (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It was common for the older generations to keep a pig which they slaughtered to feed their family.Era común que las generaciones anteriores tuvieran un cochino que mataban para alimentar a su familia.
e. el marrano (M), la marrana (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That pig is huge!¡Qué enorme está ese marrano!
a. el comilón (M), la comilona (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He was a pig at the banquet.Fue un comilón en el banquete.
b. el comelón (M), la comelona (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Don't eat so fast, you pig!¡No comas tan rápido, comelón!
a. el cerdo (M), la cerda (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
John is a real pig; he only showers on Saturdays.Juan es un cerdo; solo se ducha los sábados.
b. el chancho (M), la chancha (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What a pig Jack is; he always smells of sweat.Qué chancho es Jack; siempre huele a sudor.
a. el cerdo (M), la cerda (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Your sister is a rotten pig! She ran off with my diary and threw it in the canal.¡Tu hermana es una cerda maldita! Se llevó mi diario y lo tiró en el canal.
5. (pejorative) (police officer)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. el poli (M), la poli (F) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Three pigs were waiting for me when I left the store.Tres polis me esperaban cuando salí de la tienda.
b. el paco (M), la paca (F) (pejorative)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Martin's father is a police officer; I won't have you saying he's a pig.El padre de Martin es policía; no permito que digas que es paco.
c. el cana (M), la cana (F) (pejorative)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Quick, hide! There's a pig outside.¡Escóndete rápido! Hay un cana fuera.
d. el madero (M) (pejorative)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
What did the pig say to you when he stopped you?Qué te dijo el madero cuando te detuvo?
pigs
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
6. (pejorative) (slang) (the police)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. la poli (F) (colloquial)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
We need to get out of here! The pigs are coming.¡Tenemos que salir de aquí! Viene la poli.
b. la cana (F) (colloquial) (Southern Cone)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Someone must have called the pigs.Alguien ha debido de avisar a la cana.
c. la pasma (F) (colloquial) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
I can't believe Juanito has joined the pigs.No llego a creer que Juanito se haya alistado en la pasma.
hog(
hag
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (animal)
a. el cerdo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Rebecca won a blue ribbon at the county fair for the hog she raised.Rebecca ganó un listón azul en la feria del condado por el cerdo que crió.
b. el puerco (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Mr. Rodriguez raises hogs in a pen behind his house in the country.El Sr. Rodríguez cría puercos en un corral detrás de su casa en el campo.
c. el chancho (M) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The hogs got loose last night and tore up the vegetable garden.Se escaparon los chanchos anoche y arrancaron las verduras del jardín.
a. el cerdo castrado (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
John castrates his swine because hogs are easier to raise.John castra los porcinos porque los cerdos castrados son más fáciles de criar.
a. el glotón (M), la glotona (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
No, you can't eat the whole cake alone. Don't be a hog!No, no puedes comerte el pastel tú solo. ¡No seas un glotón!
b. el tragón (M), la tragona (F) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Richard is a hog. He ate a dozen tacos in the time it took me to eat one.Richard es un tragón. Se comió una docena de tacos en el tiempo que me llevó comer uno.
a. el acaparador (M), la acaparadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Andy is such a hog; he took all the tips and didn't share with the other musicians.Andy es un acaparador; se llevó todo la propina y no compartió con los demás músicos.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
5. (colloquial) (to monopolize)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. acaparar
Orlando hates going to parties with his older brother because he always hogs all the attention.Orlando odia ir a fiestas con su hermano mayor porque él siempre acapara toda la atención.
b. monopolizar
Corinne hogged the conversation, hardly letting anyone else get in a word edgewise.Corinne monopolizó la conversación y casi no deja que alguien más dijera una sola palabra.
