Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
pesca
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpeska/
Meaning
- feminine nounfishing
Example
Me gusta la pesca en el río.
I like fishing in the river.
More examples
¿Quieres ir de pesca mañana?
Do you want to go fishing tomorrow?
Core concept
People catching fish and seafood with rods, nets, or traps from shore, boat, or river.
Common phrases
ir de pesca
go fishing
caña de pesca
fishing rod
pesca de río
river fishing
Similar words
pescado: Fish cleaned and prepared to be sold, cooked, and eaten as food.
pescador: Person who catches fish, either professionally or for leisure.
caña: Long rod used for fishing, typically with a line, hook, and reel.
pescadería: Shop or market stall that sells fresh fish and seafood.
Definition in Spanish
Designa la captura de peces y mariscos mediante caña, redes u otros artes, tanto para ocio como para venta o consumo.
Word origin
From Latin piscis 'fish' via the Romance verb pescar to the noun pesca meaning the activity or industry of catching fish and seafood.
Usage tips
- Pesca refers to the activity itself or the fishing industry, pescado is used for fish sold or served, and pez denotes a live fish.