lubina
/luˈbina/
The English phrase 'bass fish' is translated into Spanish as lubina.
Which one should you use?
While lubina refers to the European sea bass, the word róbalo is often used in different Spanish-speaking regions to refer to other species of large bass or snook.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lubina is lubinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/luˈbina/
Did you know?
- The word lubina is etymologically linked to the Spanish word for wolf, lobo. This reflects the fish's reputation as a fierce and aggressive predator in its habitat.
- A traditional way to cook lubina in Spanish culinary culture is a la espalda. This involves butterflying the fish by slicing along the spine to prepare it for the grill or pan.
- In some coastal regions of Spain, lubina is so specific to the sea bass that using it to describe freshwater bass would confuse a local.
Examples in context
- El lago cercano es famoso por su gran población de lobinas.The nearby lake is famous for its large population of bass fish.
- La lubina es muy fresca hoy.The bass is very fresh today.
- Prefiero cocinar lubina al horno.I prefer cooking bass in the oven.
- Ese restaurante sirve una lubina excelente.That restaurant serves an excellent bass.
Example conversation
A couple is choosing what to eat at a seafood restaurant.
- Elena¿Qué me recomiendas comer, Alejandro?What do you recommend I eat, Alejandro?
- AlejandroLa lubina está deliciosa en este lugar.The bass is delicious in this place.
- ElenaPerfecto, pediré la lubina entonces.Perfect, I will order the bass then.
- AlejandroEs una excelente elección, Elena.It is an excellent choice, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lubina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lubina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
