Sushi (en. Sushi)

suˈʃi

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A dish of Japanese origin that mainly consists of vinegared rice accompanied by different ingredients such as raw fish, seafood, and vegetables.
Sushi is presented in various forms, such as maki, nigiri, and sashimi.
El sushi se presenta en diversas formas, como maki, nigiri y sashimi.
Preparation of raw fish, generally served over rice or accompanied by other accompaniments.
I love nigiri sushi, which is fish on a small ball of rice.
Me encanta el nigiri sushi, que es pescado sobre una bolita de arroz.

Etymology

The term 'sushi' comes from the Japanese 'すし', which refers to rice that has been seasoned with vinegar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go eat sushi
Going to a restaurant to enjoy sushi.
irse a comer sushi
tuna sushi
Sushi that has tuna as the main ingredient.
sushi de atún
vegetarian sushi
Sushi that does not contain fish or meat.
sushi vegetariano

Related Words

sashimi
Delicacies of raw fish, sliced thinly, often served with soy sauce.
sashimi
wasabi
Spicy Japanese condiment that often accompanies sushi.
wasabi
soy sauce
Dark sauce used as a complement for sushi.
soja

Slang Meanings

The experience of eating sushi as an exclusive activity.
We're going to a sushi dinner; it's a sushi plan.
Vamos a una cena de sushi, es un plan de sushi.
Referring to sushi as a gourmet pleasure.
Today I feel like having sushi, something special for dinner.
Hoy me siento con ganas de sushi, algo especial para cenar.