Spanish word

bacalao

Pronunciation

IPA/bakaˈlao/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncod

Example

¿Quieres probar el bacalao?

Do you want to try the cod?

Illustration for bacalao (cod)

More examples

El bacalao en conserva es práctico para cocinar rápido.

Canned cod is handy for quick cooking.

Core concept

Whole cod with white flaky flesh.

Common phrases

  • bacalao en conserva

    canned cod

  • bacalao fresco

    fresh cod

  • tacos de bacalao

    cod tacos

Similar words

pescado: Is fish intended for consumption or sale as food.
filete: Is a slice of fish flesh, usually boneless, prepared for cooking or serving.
pez: Is a living fish as an animal in its natural aquatic environment.

Definition in Spanish

Designa el pescado del grupo de los gadiformes y, por extensión, de su carne blanca que se consume fresca o, con más frecuencia histórica, salada o seca.

Word origin

The Spanish word bacalao comes from Portuguese bacalhau and historically referred to the salted or dried preserved flesh of cod.

Usage tips

  • On Spanish menus, bacalao often means the salted or dried product that has been rehydrated for cooking, and it is common to clarify whether the dish uses fresh or salted cod.

Other meanings

  • salted codnoun
  • dried codnoun

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