English–Spanish

“pickled anchovy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bokeˈɾon/

Example

En este bar sirven boquerones en vinagre.

This bar serves pickled anchovies.

Illustration for boquerón (pickled anchovy)

How to say “pickled anchovy” in Spanish

“Pickled anchovy” in Spanish is boquerón.

White anchovy fillets marinated in vinegar on a small tapas plate.

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

Example sentences with boquerón

En el supermercado encontré una conserva de boquerón en vinagre.

At the supermarket I found a jar of pickled anchovies.

Tips for using boquerón

  • 'Boquerones en vinagre' in Spain refers to the fresh, white vinegar-marinated anchovies, while 'anchoa' more often denotes the salt-cured, darker anchovy sold in tins.

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