Pez (en. Fish)

/pes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A form of aquatic life that has a bony or cartilaginous skeleton.
There are many types of fish in the aquarium.
En el acuario hay muchos tipos de pez.
Each of the elements that constitute the species of animal fish.
The clownfish is very colorful.
El pez payaso es muy colorido.

Etymology

From Latin 'piscis', which means fish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a fish in water
To be in a situation where one feels very comfortable.
estar como pez en el agua
big fish
Influential person or one with a lot of power.
pez gordo
to hit the fish
To hit the mark in something.
dar en el pez

Related Words

fish (as food)
Fish that has been caught and prepared for consumption.
pescado
aquatic
Related to water; living or developing in water.
acuático
marine
Related to the sea; living in the sea.
marino

Slang Meanings

Small thief or cheater.
That guy is a fish; he always takes advantage of others.
Ese chico es un pez, siempre saca ventaja de los demás.
Person who adapts well to any situation.
That woman is a fish at the party; she knows everyone.
Esa mujer es un pez en la fiesta, conoce a todos.