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How do you say "pork" in Mexican Spanish?
el tocino
In Mexican Spanish, "pork" is el tocino.
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Pronunciation
Say 'toh-SEE-noh'. The stress is on the second syllable, and the final o is soft.
Grammar notes
El tocino is masculine. Plural is los tocinos. It can also mean bacon depending on the cut and preparation.
Example sentence
El tocino estaba crujiente.
The pork was crispy.
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How to remember el tocino
Tocino sounds like toss-ee-no. Picture tossing bacon or pork into a hot pan.
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Questions about el tocino
How do you say "pork" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "pork" is el tocino. It is a noun.
Is el tocino masculine or feminine?
El tocino is masculine. Plural is los tocinos. It can also mean bacon depending on the cut and preparation.
How is el tocino used in a sentence?
Use el tocino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El tocino estaba crujiente. (The pork was crispy.).
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