In this lesson, we’ll talk about various types of fish in Portuguese. Some of these you might find on a plate garnished with lemon, and some you might see on a snorkeling trip or in a fish tank peeking out from behind some coral! Either way, this is important vocabulary to know while traveling.
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Rocket Record lets you perfect your Portuguese pronunciation. Just listen to the native speaker audio and then use the microphone icon to record yourself. Once you’re done, you’ll get a score out of 100 on your pronunciation and can listen to your own audio playback. (Use a headset mic for best results.) Problems? Click here!
peixe / pescado
fish
arenque
herring
água-viva
jellyfish
lagosta
lobster
Siri (sea) / carangueijo (both fresh water mangrove and coastal mangrove)
crab
ostra
oyster
lula
squid
tubarão
shark
golfinho
dolphin
baleia
whale
salmão
salmon
truta
trout
cavalo marinho
seahorse
lúcio
pike
mexilhão
mussel
carpa
carp
Fantástico! You now have a new set of words to add to your Portuguese vocabulary list! Food in Portuguese-speaking countries can contain many new and diverse flavors. If you see any of these fish on a Portuguese menu, be brave and order something new. You won’t be disappointed!
For more lessons on Portuguese vocabulary I recommend these!
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Tereza Pereira: Rocket Portuguese
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