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    Merlín (en. Marline)

    /merˈlin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A freshwater fish that belongs to the cyprinid family.
    The merlín is known for its size and its ability to adapt to different habitats.
    El merlín es conocido por su tamaño y su capacidad para adaptarse a diferentes hábitats.
    A variety of merlín found mainly in rivers and lakes.
    In the lake, one can find the merlín, which is highly valued by fishermen.
    En el lago se puede encontrar el merlín, que es muy apreciado por los pescadores.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'merlīnus', which refers to a type of fish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    merlín in danger
    It refers to the critical situation in which the species finds itself due to pollution and overfishing.
    merlín en peligro
    fishing for merlín
    The act of fishing for this type of fish in rivers and lakes.
    pesca del merlín

    Related Words

    duck
    Aquatic bird that is often found in the same habitat.
    pato
    cormorant
    Bird that may also be in the same region where the merlín is found.
    cormorán
    river
    Water body where it is common to find merlines.
    río

    Slang Meanings

    A clever or skillful person in a particular area.
    That merlín is capable of solving any problem quickly.
    Ese merlín es capaz de resolver cualquier problema rápidamente.
    Something used to refer to a complicated situation.
    That meeting was a merlín; everyone was talking at the same time.
    Esa reunión fue un merlín; todo el mundo hablaba al mismo tiempo.