pez gota
/peθ ɡota/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "blobfish" is translated into Spanish as pez gota. Wiktionary also lists pez borrón.
Meaning: Psychrolutes marcidus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pez gota | /peθ ɡota/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /pes ɡota/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| pez borrón | /peθ boron/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /pes boron/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The term refers to the deep-sea fish known scientifically as Psychrolutes marcidus.
Which one should you use?
The form pez borrón translates more literally to "smudge fish," using the word borrón (smudge or blot) to describe the creature's appearance. In contrast, pez gota uses the word gota (drop).
How do you pronounce it?
/peθ ɡota/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- El pez gota es muy extraño.The blobfish is very strange.
- Vi un pez gota en el documental.I saw a blobfish in the documentary.
- Ese pez gota tiene una cara rara.That blobfish has a weird face.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are watching a nature program on TV.
- Daniel¿Qué es ese animal, María?What is that animal, María?
- MaríaEs un pez gota.It is a blobfish.
- DanielEl pez gota parece muy triste.The blobfish looks very sad.
- MaríaSí, Daniel, es muy gracioso.Yes, Daniel, it is very funny.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blobfish” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries borrón, gota, pez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
