Meaning
pig, swine, pork
- a pig or swine, especially in farming, veterinary, or commercial contexts
- pork meat (as a shortening of carne di suino)
In a sentence
L'azienda agricola si dedica all'allevamento di suini da molte generazioni.
The farm has been dedicated to pig farming for many generations.
Sull'etichetta è chiaramente indicato che il salume contiene carne di suino.
The label clearly indicates that the cured meat contains pork.
Le nuove normative impongono controlli sanitari più severi su tutti i suini.
The new regulations impose stricter health inspections on all pigs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| suino | masculine · singular |
| suini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More technical and formal than 'maiale'; commonly seen on food labels and in agriculture.