Spanish word

langostino

Pronunciation

IPA/laŋgosˈtino/

Meaning

  • masculine nounshrimp

Example

¿Quieres langostinos para cenar?

Do you want shrimp for dinner?

Illustration for langostino (shrimp)

More examples

En el bar sirven una ración de langostinos con limón.

At the bar they serve a portion of shrimp with lemon.

Core concept

Small lobster-like edible crustacean with an elongated body and thin shell.

Common phrases

  • langostinos fritos

    deep-fried shrimp

  • ración de langostinos

    portion of shrimp

  • langostinos a la plancha

    pan-grilled shrimp

Similar words

gamba: Elongated edible crustacean with a thin shell, commonly grilled or sautéed.
camarón: Small edible shrimp with a thin shell, often used in soups, stews, or mixed dishes.
langosta: Large marine crustacean with a hard shell and robust claws, eaten as lobster.
gambón: Large, meaty edible shrimp with a relatively thick shell and a substantial tail.

Definition in Spanish

Crustáceo comestible de cuerpo alargado y caparazón delgado, similar a la gamba y frecuente en platos de marisco.

Word origin

From Spanish langosta 'lobster' plus the diminutive suffix -ino, originally meaning 'little lobster' and later used for shrimp-like crustaceans.

Usage tips

  • Names overlap with gamba and regional usage varies, so menus may use langostino for different sizes or species and it helps to confirm what is meant.

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