Spanish word

pescado

Pronunciation

IPA/pesˈkaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfish

Example

Hoy compré pescado en el mercado.

Today I bought fish at the market.

Illustration for pescado (fish)

More examples

Prefiero el pescado a la carne.

I prefer fish to meat.

Core concept

Fish caught or processed for sale and eating.

Common phrases

  • comprar pescado

    buy fish

  • filete de pescado

    fish fillet

  • pescado frito

    fried fish

Similar words

pez: Living fish in water.
marisco: Edible crustaceans and shellfish such as shrimp and crab.
pescadería: Shop that sells fish and other seafood.
filete: Thin slice of fish or meat, usually boneless and ready to cook.

Definition in Spanish

Pez destinado a la alimentación, capturado o preparado para venderse y consumirse.

Word origin

It originates as the past participle of pescar 'to fish,' with origins in Latin piscāre related to piscis 'fish'.

Usage tips

  • Pescado functions as the general term for edible fish in contexts like supermarkets and restaurants, whereas a living fish is called pez.

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