Truchas (en. Trout)

/'tru.tʃas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A species of freshwater fish highly valued for its meat.
Trouts are popular in recreational fishing.
Las truchas son populares en la pesca recreativa.
Trouts are raised in aquaculture for human consumption.
We visited a trout farm to learn about their breeding.
Visitamos una granja de truchas para aprender sobre su crianza.

Etymology

From Latin 'trūca', which refers to the shape of these fish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give trouts
to deceive or lie to someone
dar truchas
to be as fit as a fiddle
to be in very good shape or health
estar como una trucha
river trout
trout that lives in rivers and streams
trucha de río

Related Words

trout farm
Place where trouts are raised.
truchera
fish farming
Breeding of fish in controlled conditions.
piscicultura
fishing
Activity of seeking and capturing fish.
pesca

Slang Meanings

Deception or trap.
He pulled a trick on me in the business.
Me hizo una trucha en el negocio.
Something that seems good but is not.
That product is a scam; it doesn't work as promised.
Ese producto es una trucha, no funciona como prometen.