pork

• Sustantivo que designa la carne del cerdo doméstico, utilizada comúnmente como alimento.

A noun referring to the meat from a domestic hog or pig, commonly used as food.

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1. Meat from a pigA1formalculinary

   The flesh of a domestic pig used as food.

   Carne de cerdo

   • We had roast pork for Sunday dinner.
   • She bought a kilogram of minced pork at the market.
   • Pork chops are a popular dish in many countries.

2. Government spending for local benefitC1informalamericanpolitical

   A legislative appropriation of government funds for projects designed to please voters or legislators in a specific district.

   pork barrel

   • The senator added a pork barrel project to the bill to secure votes.
   • Critics argue that the new bridge is just pork for the local district.
   • The budget was filled with pork that had little national benefit.

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