English–Spanish

“anchovy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/anˈtʃoa/

Example

No quiero anchoas en mi ensalada.

I don't want anchovies in my salad.

Illustration for anchoa (anchovy)

How to say “anchovy” in Spanish

“Anchovy” in Spanish is anchoa.

Salted or oil-cured fillet of a small anchovy.

Full entry for anchoa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anchoa

Preparé una salsa de anchoas para la pasta.

I prepared an anchovy sauce for the pasta.

Tips for using anchoa

  • In Spain, shop or tin labels such as 'filetes de anchoa' or 'anchoas en aceite' usually indicate the intense preserved fillets, while 'boquerones en vinagre' names the milder vinegar-cured version.

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