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Fish in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'fish' is 'pescado', pronounced pehs-KAH-doh (IPA: /pesˈkado/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: pescados).

Spanishpescado
Pronunciationpehs-KAH-doh · /pesˈkado/
Part of speechnoun (masculine)
Pluralpescados
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'pescado'

  • Los viernes siempre comemos pescado en casa.
    On Fridays we always eat fish at home.
  • ¿El pescado del día viene a la plancha o frito?
    Is the catch of the day grilled or fried?
  • En el mercado del puerto venden pescado fresco desde muy temprano.
    At the port market they sell fresh fish from very early in the morning.
  • El ceviche se prepara con pescado crudo marinado en jugo de limón.
    Ceviche is made with raw fish marinated in lime juice.

Common Phrases with 'pescado'

  • pescado fresco
    fresh fish
  • estar vendido como pescado en viernes
    to sell out fast / be in high demand (colloquial)

How to Use 'pescado'

'Pescado' is fish as food — literally 'that which has been fished' — while 'pez' is the live animal. Order 'pescado' in a restaurant; never 'pez'. The plural 'pescados' refers to kinds of fish.

Regional note: 'Pescado frito' is beloved on Caribbean and Andalusian coasts; in Peru, 'pescado' is the heart of ceviche, the national dish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'fish' in Spanish?

'Fish' in Spanish is 'pescado', pronounced pehs-KAH-doh.

How do you spell 'pescado'?

It is spelled p-e-s-c-a-d-o.

Is 'pescado' masculine or feminine?

'Pescado' is masculine: you say 'el pescado'.

What is the plural of 'pescado'?

The plural of 'pescado' is 'pescados'.

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