Pronunciation: [sˈɜːdə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The word "cerdo" is a Spanish term that refers to a pig. In phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /ˈθer.ðo/. The first syllable "cer" is pronounced as /θer/, which is similar to the English word "there" but with a softer 'th' sound. The second syllable "do" is pronounced as /ðo/, which is similar to the English word "dough". Therefore, the word "cerdo" should be pronounced as "ther-dough" or "ther-do" in Spanish.
Cerdo is a Spanish noun that translates to "pig" in English. It refers to a domesticated animal of the species Sus scrofa, characterized by its stout body, snout-like elongated nose, and a bristly coat. Pigs are widely raised for their meat, known as pork, and their various by-products, such as bacon, ham, and sausage.
In Spanish-speaking countries, cerdo is not only used to describe the animal itself but is also employed figuratively, often in a derogatory way, to refer to a person who is characterized as greedy, gluttonous, or excessively indulgent in their eating habits. This connotation arises from the nature of pigs as animals that are often associated with overeating and insatiable appetite.
Furthermore, cerdo can be used in colloquial language as an adjective to refer to something that is related to pigs or pig-like features. For instance, phrases like "carne de cerdo" refer to pork meat, while "graso como un cerdo" translates to "as fatty as a pig" and is used metaphorically to describe someone with excessive body fat.
Overall, cerdo encompasses the literal representation of a pig, as well as metaphorical references to human behavior and characteristics associated with pigs, in the Spanish language.
The word "cerdo" comes from the Latin word "surdus", which means "deaf". In Latin, "surdus" was used to describe the animal known as a pig, as pigs have poor hearing. This Latin term transitioned into Old Spanish as "cerdo", retaining the same meaning. Over time, the word "cerdo" became the common term for a pig or swine in Spanish. The evolution of the word from "surdus" to "cerdo" showcases the transformation that languages undergo over centuries.
