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    Liza (en. Bream)

    /ˈlisa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Freshwater fish found in rivers and lakes, characterized by its elongated body and dorsal fin.
    You can catch large lizas in the lake.
    En el lago se puede pescar lizas de gran tamaño.
    Common name given to certain types of river fish.
    The liza mainly feeds on algae and small invertebrates.
    La liza se alimenta principalmente de algas y pequeños invertebrados.
    It is also used in some regions to refer to some kind of similar fish.
    Local fishermen are well acquainted with the habits of the liza.
    Los pescadores locales conocen bien las costumbres de la liza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'līceus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dance like a liza
    Move with grace or agility.
    baila como una liza
    be slicker than an eel
    Be very clever or elusive.
    ser más liza que una anguila
    be like a liza in the water
    Be very comfortable or at ease.
    estar como liza en el agua

    Related Words

    carp
    Freshwater fish, similar to the liza, highly consumed in gastronomy.
    carpa
    cyprinid
    Family of fish that includes the liza and the carp.
    ciprínido
    fish
    Aquatic animal that has fins and gills.
    pez

    Slang Meanings

    Person who is clever or slippery.
    That guy is very liza, he always finds a way out of trouble.
    Ese chico es muy liza, siempre encuentra la forma de salir de problemas.
    Refers to a person who is very quick in responding.
    You can't beat him in the quiz game, he's a liza.
    No le puedes ganar en el juego de preguntas, es una liza.