Today’s Spanish word of the day is “carne”.
It’s a feminine noun meaning “meat” or “flesh”, though it’s often used to refer specifically to beef.
The word “carne” comes from Latin carnis, meaning “flesh”, from which we also get several English words including “carnivore” and “carnal”
Example sentences
Mi hermana no come carne porque es vegetariana.
My sister doesn’t eat meat because she’s vegetarian.
Me gusta la carne asada.
I like grilled meat.
Voy a comprar carne en la carnicería.
I’m going to buy meat at the butcher shop.
Es una persona de carne y hueso como cualquier otra.
He’s a person of flesh and blood like any other.
Prefiero las empanadas de carne a las de pollo.
I prefer beef empanadas to chicken empanadas.
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