Spanish word

merluza

Pronunciation

IPA/meɾˈluθa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhake

Example

La merluza está en la nevera.

The hake is in the fridge.

Illustration for merluza (hake)

More examples

¿Quieres un filete de merluza para cenar?

Do you want a hake fillet for dinner?

Core concept

White-fleshed sea fish with a mild, delicate flavor.

Common phrases

  • filete de merluza

    hake fillet

  • merluza a la plancha

    grilled hake

  • merluza fresca

    fresh hake

Similar words

pescado: Fish sold for eating and used in recipes, a general market and cooking category.
pez: Aquatic animal that lives in water and breathes with gills.
salmón: Pink-to-red, oily sea fish with pronounced flavor, often grilled or served as sashimi.
bacalao: White-fleshed sea fish often preserved by salting and drying for traditional dishes.

Definition in Spanish

Pez marino de carne blanca y sabor suave, muy consumido en la cocina y en mercados.

Word origin

From Old French merluce (mer 'sea' + luce 'pike'), ultimately tracing to Latin lucius and adopted into Spanish for the common hake.

Usage tips

  • Recipes and menus usually specify the cooking method rather than just 'merluza', as in 'merluza a la plancha' or 'merluza en salsa verde'.

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