Pescar (en. Fishing)

/pesˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To catch fish using a rod, net, or any other method.

This weekend we are going fishing at the lake.

Este fin de semana vamos a pescar al lago.

To be able to obtain something desired or necessary through effort.

I managed to fish out a good deal at the store.

Logré pescar una buena oferta en la tienda.

To actively register or seek information.

The journalist went out to fish for information about the case.

El periodista salió a pescar datos sobre el caso.

From the Latin 'piscare', which means 'to catch fish'.

to fish in troubled waters

To take advantage of a confusing situation to gain a benefit.

pescar en río revuelto

to fish like a fish out of water

To be in an uncomfortable or inappropriate situation.

pescar como un pez fuera del agua

to fish by hand

To capture something manually.

pescar a mano

fisherman

A person who is dedicated to fishing.

pescador

fishing

The activity of catching fish.

pesca

fish market

An establishment where fish and seafood are sold.

pescadería

Fishing in honey

To go to a place to flirt or find a partner.

Ir a un lugar para ligar o encontrar pareja.

Fishing for an idea

To get a suggestion or recommendation from someone.

Obtener una sugerencia o recomendación de alguien.