noun
la pocilga
pigsty
Definition & meaning
The word "pocilga" has two main applications in Spanish:
- Literal meaning: It refers to a pigsty or a pen where pigs are kept and fed. It is the agricultural structure designed specifically for swine.
- Figurative meaning: It is frequently used to describe a room, house, or any living space that is extremely dirty, messy, or neglected. When used this way, it carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the place is unfit for human habitation due to its lack of hygiene.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammatically, "pocilga" is a feminine noun (la pocilga). Its plural form is "pocilgas".
The word originates from the Vulgar Latin porcilica, which is an adjective derived from the classical Latin porcus, meaning "pig". Over time, the phonetic evolution changed the internal sounds to result in the modern Spanish word.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Literal (animal enclosure): cochiquera, porqueriza, zahúrda, establo.
- Figurative (dirty place): antro, tugurio, basurero.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Su habitación parecía una pocilga después de la fiesta.noun
His room looked like a pigsty after the party.
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