English–Spanish
“lard” in Spanish
How to say “lard” in Spanish
“Lard” in Spanish is manteca.
Rendered animal fat that is solid at room temperature and melts to add richness when heated.
Example sentences with manteca
En muchos dulces tradicionales se usa manteca de cerdo.
In many traditional sweets, pork lard is used.
Tips for using manteca
- Common in traditional recipes and regional cooking, so speakers often say 'con manteca' or 'sin manteca', and vegetable substitutes are labeled 'manteca vegetal'.