Spanish word

lenguado

Pronunciation

IPA/leŋˈgwaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsole

Example

¿Quieres probar el lenguado mañana?

Do you want to try the sole tomorrow?

Illustration for lenguado (sole)

More examples

Prefiero el lenguado al horno con verduras.

I prefer the oven-baked sole with vegetables.

Core concept

Flat, tongue-shaped marine fish with both eyes on one side and white flesh.

Common phrases

  • lenguado al horno

    oven-baked sole

  • lenguado fresco

    fresh sole

Similar words

pescado: Any fish that is caught or sold for food and commonly found in markets and eateries.
platija: Flat, thin sea fish with pale flesh typically used in everyday cooking.
rodaballo: Heavier, meaty flat sea fish with firm white flesh often served as an upscale entrée.

Definition in Spanish

Pez marino de cuerpo plano y alargado, con ambos ojos situados en un mismo lado del cuerpo, de carne blanca y apto para el consumo.

Word origin

From Latin lingua "tongue", the name refers to the fish's tonguelike flattened shape and developed into Spanish lenguado.

Usage tips

  • Markets and restaurants commonly list whole lenguado and filete de lenguado, so specifying filete de lenguado produces boneless portions.

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