Pescados (en. Fish)

/pesˈkaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fish that have been caught for human or animal consumption.
Fresh fish are sold in the market.
En el mercado venden pescados frescos.
The general term for referring to different species of fish.
Fish are an important source of protein.
Los pescados son una fuente importante de proteínas.
Fish that are cooked or prepared as food.
I like to eat grilled fish.
Me gusta comer pescados a la plancha.

Etymology

The term 'pescado' comes from the Latin 'piscatus', which means captured fish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the fish
To be in a complicated place or in a problem.
estar en el pescado
to fish in troubled waters
To gain an advantage in a confusing or chaotic situation.
pescar en río revuelto

Related Words

fisherman
A person dedicated to fishing.
pescador
fish market
Store where fish and seafood are sold.
pescadería
fishing
The action of catching fish.
pesca

Slang Meanings

To refer to a confusing situation.
That meeting was a total mess.
Esa reunión fue un pescado total.
Low-quality food.
The fish from the cafeteria was awful.
El pescado de la cafetería era un pescado.