Spanish Conversation · Level 155
28 words
Spanish word
ceviche
Pronunciation
IPA/θeˈβitʃe/
Meaning
- masculine nounceviche
Example
¿Quieres probar ceviche?
Do you want to try ceviche?
More examples
En la costa peruana se come mucho ceviche.
On the Peruvian coast, a lot of ceviche is eaten.
Core concept
Raw fish or seafood marinated in fresh citrus juice and served cold.
Common phrases
comer ceviche
eat ceviche
probar ceviche
try ceviche
preparar ceviche
prepare ceviche
Similar words
tiradito: Very thin slices of raw fish dressed with an acidic sauce and served cold in Peruvian style.
sashimi: Very thin slices of raw fish eaten plain, typically without sauce, as a Japanese preparation.
tartar: Finely chopped raw fish or meat mixed with seasoning and served chilled as a small course.
escabeche: Fish cooked or fried then marinated in vinegar and spices to preserve and flavor.
Definition in Spanish
Comida en la que trozos de pescado o marisco se maceran en jugo de cítricos hasta cambiar de color y textura; se toma frío como entrada o plato principal.
Word origin
The word derives from Spanish escabeche or possibly from a coastal indigenous term recorded in colonial sources, both reflecting the practice of marinating seafood in citrus.
Usage tips
- Most speakers use the masculine article el ceviche and regional recipes and spellings vary, so asking '¿Cómo lo hacen aquí?' often starts a conversation.
Related words
- cevicheroceviche sellernoun