marisco
nounCEFR B2
What does “marisco” mean in English?
edible sea creatures with shells, such as shrimp, crab or clams, collectively as a food category
Example sentences
Es alérgico al marisco, así que siempre pregunta los ingredientes antes de pedir un plato.
He's allergic to shellfish, so he always asks about the ingredients before ordering a dish.
La región es conocida por su marisco fresco, sobre todo por sus gambas y percebes.
The region is known for its fresh shellfish, especially its prawns and goose barnacles.
How to use it
El marisco (noun, masculine, usually singular as a collective category) means 'shellfish' or 'seafood' in the culinary sense. Collocation: una fuente de marisco, ser alérgico al marisco. Distinguish from pescado (fish with fins, a separate culinary category).
Common mistake
Marisco (shellfish/seafood, culinary category) is distinct from pescado (fish with fins) — Spanish menus and dietary contexts always separate the two, even though English 'seafood' can loosely cover both.
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones específicas: alimentación.