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pork

/pɔːrk/

Pork is the culinary name for the meat that comes from a domestic pig. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats in the world and is used to make products like bacon, ham, and sausages.

Ejemplos

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We are having roasted pork and vegetables for dinner tonight.

We are having roasted pork and vegetables for dinner tonight.

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The menu features a selection of premium organic pork dishes.

The menu features a selection of premium organic pork dishes.

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Do you want some of this leftover pork from the BBQ?

Do you want some of this leftover pork from the BBQ?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pork
Adjetivo
porky
Relacionado
porker
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Truco para recordar

Pork sounds like fork. Remember that you use a fork to eat pork.

Quiz rápido

A ______ chop is a very common dish made from the meat of a pig.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pork

Ejemplos

1

We are having roasted pork and vegetables for dinner tonight.

everyday

We are having roasted pork and vegetables for dinner tonight.

2

The menu features a selection of premium organic pork dishes.

formal

The menu features a selection of premium organic pork dishes.

3

Do you want some of this leftover pork from the BBQ?

informal

Do you want some of this leftover pork from the BBQ?

4

Statistical data shows that pork consumption has increased globally over the last decade.

academic

Statistical data shows that pork consumption has increased globally over the last decade.

5

Our company is looking to expand its pork export operations to Asian markets.

business

Our company is looking to expand its pork export operations to Asian markets.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
pork
Adjetivo
porky
Relacionado
porker

Colocaciones comunes

roast pork roast pork
pork chop pork chop
ground pork ground pork
pork belly pork belly
pulled pork pulled pork

Frases Comunes

pork barrel

government spending for localized projects

salt pork

salt-cured pork used for flavoring

pork crackling

crispy skin of roasted pork

Se confunde a menudo con

pork vs pig

Pig is the living animal, whereas pork is the meat of the animal used as food.

pork vs fork

Fork is a tool used for eating, which sounds similar but has a different initial consonant.

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Notas de uso

Pork is an uncountable noun when referring to the meat in general. Use 'a piece of pork' or specific cuts like 'pork chops' for countable instances.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I like to eat pig' instead of 'I like to eat pork.' Use 'pig' for the animal and 'pork' for the food.

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Truco para recordar

Pork sounds like fork. Remember that you use a fork to eat pork.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old French word 'porc', derived from the Latin 'porcus' meaning pig.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun (usually no plural) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., pork pie) Takes a singular verb
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Contexto cultural

Pork is a staple in many cuisines, but it is forbidden in some religions, such as Islam and Judaism.

Quiz rápido

A ______ chop is a very common dish made from the meat of a pig.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: pork

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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