cochinillo

el cochinillo(
koh
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chee
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nee
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yoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (culinary)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. suckling pig
La carne de este cochinillo es tan tierna y jugosa.The meat from this suckling pig is so soft and juicy.
b. sucking pig
Dicen que mi abuela cocina el mejor cochinillo pero yo nunca lo he probado.Everyone says my grandma makes the best sucking pig but I've never tried it.
c. piglet
Mi madre preparó cochinillo asado para Navidad.My mother cooked roasted piglet for Christmas.
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