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How do you say "butcher" in Spanish?
carnicero
In Spanish, "butcher" is carnicero.
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Pronunciation
Say kar-nee-SAY-roh. Stress falls on the third syllable. The r is lightly rolled.
Grammar notes
Carnicero is masculine. The feminine form is carnicera. Plural: carniceros or carniceras.
Example sentence
El carnicero vende carne de calidad.
The butcher sells quality meat.
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How to remember carnicero
Carnicero comes from carne (meat), and butchers sell carne to customers.
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Questions about carnicero
How do you say "butcher" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "butcher" is carnicero. It is a noun.
How is carnicero written in Spanish?
carnicero is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is carnicero used in a sentence?
Use carnicero as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El carnicero vende carne de calidad. (The butcher sells quality meat.).
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