percebes
/peɾθebes/from spelling rules
The English word "barnacles" is translated into Spanish as percebes.
Which one should you use?
The word cirrípedos is a formal term for barnacles.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾθebes/
Did you know?
- Due to the danger and difficulty of the harvest, percebes are among the most expensive seafood delicacies in Spain and are often called 'gold of the sea'.
- The culture around percebes in Galicia is defined by the extreme physical danger the harvest presents, making it a symbol of courage.
- Because they are harvested in the wild and cannot be farmed, the price of percebes fluctuates wildly based on the strength of the Atlantic storms.
Examples in context
- Los cirrípedos son organismos marinos que se adhieren a superficies duras en el océano.Barnacles are marine organisms that attach themselves to hard surfaces in the ocean.
- Las lapas están cubriendo las rocas cerca de la orilla.The barnacles are covering the rocks near the shore.
- Hay muchos percebes en las rocas.There are many barnacles on the rocks.
- Los percebes son deliciosos con limón.Barnacles are delicious with lemon.
- Recogimos unos percebes frescos esta mañana.We collected some fresh barnacles this morning.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a seafood restaurant.
- JavierMira, tienen percebes en el menú.Look, they have barnacles on the menu.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Me encantan los percebes.Great! I love barnacles.
- Javier¿Pedimos una ración para compartir?Shall we order a portion to share?
- SofíaSí, Javier, pidamos una ración.Yes, Javier, let's order a portion.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
