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    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.