Spanish word

sushi

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsuʃi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsushi

Example

¿Quieres comer sushi esta noche?

Do you want to eat sushi tonight?

Illustration for sushi (sushi)

More examples

¿Has probado sushi alguna vez?

Have you ever tried sushi?

Core concept

Bite-size rice parcels seasoned with vinegar and topped or wrapped with seafood or vegetables.

Common phrases

  • comer sushi

    eat sushi

  • probar sushi

    try sushi

  • pedir sushi para llevar

    order sushi to go

Similar words

sashimi: Thin slices of raw fish or shellfish served plain without rice.
nigiri: Hand-pressed oblong of vinegared rice topped with a slice of fish or seafood.
maki: Seaweed-wrapped roll of vinegared rice and fillings, sliced into round pieces.
temaki: Cone-shaped seaweed hand roll filled with vinegared rice and assorted fillings.

Definition in Spanish

Denominación de preparaciones japonesas basadas en arroz avinagrado combinadas con pescado, marisco o verduras, presentadas en piezas o rollos para comer fácilmente con las manos o con palillos.

Word origin

The word comes from Japanese su ('vinegar') plus meshi ('rice'); the older pronunciation sumeshi shortens to sushi.

Usage tips

  • Spanish normally uses the masculine article 'el' with sushi, and counts are commonly stated as 'tres piezas de sushi' or 'un rollo de sushi'.

Related words

  • susheríasushi restaurantnoun
  • sushimansushi chefnoun

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