Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
pescadería
Pronunciation
IPA/peskaðeˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nounfish shop
Example
¿Puedes ir a la pescadería y comprar pescado?
Can you go to the fish shop and buy fish?
More examples
La pescadería del barrio tiene buena reputación.
The neighborhood fish shop has a good reputation.
Core concept
Small shop where a fishmonger prepares and sells fresh fish.
Common phrases
hacer la compra en la pescadería
do the shopping at the fish shop
pedir consejo en la pescadería
ask for cooking advice at the fish shop
buscar pescado fresco en la pescadería
look for fresh fish at the fish shop
Similar words
pescado: Fish sold as food, typically cleaned, portioned, and ready for cooking.
pescadero: Person who sells and prepares fish in a shop or market, working the counter.
marisquería: Shop focused on shellfish and crustaceans such as clams, shrimp, and mussels.
mercado: Market with multiple stalls or shops where vendors sell food and other goods.
Definition in Spanish
Local donde se comercializa pescado fresco al por menor, frecuentemente con servicio de limpieza o fileteado bajo demanda.
Word origin
Derived from pesca 'fish/fishing' combined with the commercial suffix -ería, with pesca ultimately from Latin piscis.
Usage tips
- Common phrases at a pescadería include asking for cleaning or filleting, for example '¿Me lo puede limpiar?' or '¿Me lo puede filetear?', because counter service is expected.