they are pigs

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. son cerdos
Mom, what are these animals called? - They are pigs.Mamá, ¿cómo se llaman estos animales? - Son cerdos.
b. son puercos
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Can I give them fruit? - They are pigs; they can eat almost anything.¿Puedo darles fruta? - Son puercos; pueden comer casi cualquier cosa.
c. son chanchos
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Do you think they need to take a bath? - They are pigs; they don't care.¿Piensas que necesitan tomar un baño? - Son chanchos; no les importa.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(they are greedy people)
a. son comilones
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
My sisters are pigs; they can eat a mountain of food.Mis hermanas son comilonas; pueden comer un montón de comida.
b. son comelones
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
You should eat quickly when you are with my friends; they are pigs and can eat it all before you know it.Debes comer rápidamente cuando estás con mis amigos; son comelones y pueden comerlo todo antes de que lo sepas.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(they are dirty people)
a. son cerdos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
These kids need to clean their rooms. They are pigs!Estos chicos necesitan limpiar sus cuartos. ¡Son cerdos!
b. son chanchos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My friends leave so much trash in their cars. They are pigs!Mis amigos dejan tanta basura en sus coches. ¡Son chanchos!
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(they are unpleasant people)
a. son cerdos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
I don't want to hang out with them. They are very rude and never listen to me; basically, they are pigs.No quiero pasar el rato con ellos. Son muy maleducados y nunca me escuchan; básicamente, son cerdos.
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