English–Spanish

“lobster” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/laŋˈgosta/

Example

Quiero pedir una langosta para la cena.

I want to order a lobster for dinner.

Illustration for langosta (lobster)

How to say “lobster” in Spanish

“Lobster” in Spanish is langosta.

Marine crustacean with a rigid carapace and developed tail, commonly served whole or shelled in coastal cuisine.

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

Example sentences with langosta

Voy a pedir el plato de langosta.

I'm going to order the lobster dish.

Tips for using langosta

  • In Spain, bogavante typically denotes the clawed lobster while langosta often refers to spiny lobster, while many Latin American menus use langosta for lobsters in general.

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