A1 noun Neutro #2,662 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
pork
Adjetivo
porky
Relacionado
porker
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: pork

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
pork
Adjetivo
porky
Relacionado
porker

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

pork barrel

government spending for localized projects

salt pork

salt-cured pork used for flavoring

pork crackling

crispy skin of roasted pork

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: pork

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