Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
camarón
Pronunciation
IPA/kamaˈɾon/
Meaning
- masculine nounshrimp
Example
La sopa tiene camarón.
The soup has shrimp.
More examples
La paella lleva mucho camarón y verduras.
The paella has a lot of shrimp and vegetables.
Core concept
Small shelled marine crustacean with a curved, segmented body.
Common phrases
paella de camarón
shrimp paella
camarón frito
fried shrimp
Similar words
gamba: Shelled marine crustacean with visible antennae commonly cooked fried or simmered in stews.
langostino: Longer-bodied shelled marine crustacean typically presented whole due to its larger size.
Definition in Spanish
Crustáceo marino pequeño con cuerpo alargado y caparazón, comestible y frecuente en la cocina.
Word origin
From medieval or Vulgar Latin *camarōne, preserved in Iberian Romance and cognate with Portuguese camarão, referring to a small edible crustacean.
Usage tips
- In much of Latin America camarón is the usual word while in Spain speakers often say gamba for similar seafood, and the written accent on camarón marks stress on the final syllable (plural camarones).
Related words
- camaroncitosmall shrimpnoun