Lucio (en. Pike)

/ˈluθio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

River fish belonging to the family Esocidae, known for its elongated body and predatory behavior.

In the lake, you can find pikes that reach impressive sizes.

En el lago se pueden encontrar lucios que alcanzan tamaños impresionantes.

It also refers to a cunning or calculating person.

That pike always finds a way to get his way.

Ese lucio siempre encuentra la forma de salir con la suya.

From Latin 'lucius', meaning pike fish.

to fish for a pike

To catch a pike fish in a fishing activity.

pescar un lucio

to fight like a pike

To struggle strongly, similar to the resistance exhibited by the pike fish.

luchar como un lucio

esocid

Belongs to the pike family, where several types of similar fish are found.

esocido

fishing

Activity that involves the capture of fish, including pike.

pesca

Cunning person who always gets their way.

Don't trust him, he’s a pike.

No confíes en él, es un lucio.

Derogatory term to refer to someone who is cold or distant.

Since he made money, he has become a pike.

Desde que ganó dinero, se ha vuelto un lucio.