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.
Resources for further reading:
Pronouncing Fish in Portuguese
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peixe / pescado
fish
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arenque
herring
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água-viva
jellyfish
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lagosta
lobster
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Siri (sea) / carangueijo (both fresh water mangrove and coastal mangrove)
crab
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ostra
oyster
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lula
squid
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tubarão
shark
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golfinho
dolphin
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baleia
whale
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salmão
salmon
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truta
trout
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cavalo marinho
seahorse
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lúcio
pike
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mexilhão
mussel
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carpa
carp
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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!
- Understand the menu with this lesson on food in Portuguese.
- Know your household appliances in Portuguese.
- Understand signs in Portuguese. A super handy lesson (especially if you need to go to the toilet!)
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