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).
| Spanish | pescado |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pehs-KAH-doh · /pesˈkado/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | pescados |
| Level | A1 (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
'Fish' in Spanish is 'pescado', pronounced pehs-KAH-doh.
It is spelled p-e-s-c-a-d-o.
'Pescado' is masculine: you say 'el pescado'.
The plural of 'pescado' is 'pescados'.
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