pernil

el pernil(
pehr
-
neel
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. upper leg
El cerdo no podía andar bien porque tenía una herida en el pernil izquierdo.The pig couldn't walk properly because it had an injury on its left upper leg.
b. haunch
Los perniles de esta clase de cerdo tienen mucha grasa.The haunches of this type of pig are very fatty.
a. leg
Para hacer asados, prefiero el pernil a la paletilla.I prefer leg rather than shoulder for roasting.
a. leg
La costurera retiró los alfileres y cosió el bajo del pernil derecho del pantalón.The dressmaker removed the pins and shortened the right pant leg.
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