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"Pigs" is a form of "pigs", a plural noun which is often translated as "la poli". "Ducks" is a form of "duck", a noun which is often translated as "el pato". Learn more about the difference between "pigs" and "ducks" below.
pigs(
pihgz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (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.
pig
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (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.
6. (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?
duck(
duhk
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. agachar la cabeza
He had to duck when passing through the doorway.Tuvo que agachar la cabeza al pasar por la puerta.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
7. (to avoid)
