Spanish Conversation · Level 113
60 words
Spanish word
lucio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈluθjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpike
Example
Ayer pescamos un lucio en el río.
Yesterday we caught a pike in the river.
More examples
En el restaurante pedí un plato con lucio.
At the restaurant I ordered a dish with pike.
Core concept
Elongated freshwater predator with a long snout and sharp teeth.
Common phrases
plato con lucio
dish with pike
sopa de lucio
pike soup
Similar words
pez: Aquatic gill-breathing animal living in fresh or salt water.
pescado: Fish caught or prepared specifically to be eaten.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un pez de agua dulce de cuerpo alargado y dientes afilados, depredador de otros peces y correspondiente a la especie Esox lucius.
Word origin
The Spanish noun is derived from Latin lucius, preserving the traditional vernacular name that appears in the scientific name Esox lucius.
Usage tips
- In conversational Spanish lucio is mainly used in fishing or scientific contexts and often needs a brief description because many speakers will not recognize the species.