atún rojo
/atun ɾoxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bluefin tuna" is translated into Spanish as atún rojo.
atún rojo is used to refer to the bluefin tuna species.
Meaning: tuna species (noun)
Which one should you use?
While atún rojo is a standard term, atún de aleta azul is also used as a formal way to identify the species.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you will encounter atún rojo or the more specific atún rojo del Atlántico. In many Latin American countries, atún de aleta azul is the common term.
Did you know?
- While rojo means 'red', the English name 'bluefin' refers to the fish's fins, whereas the Spanish name focuses on the color of its meat.
- In Spain, atún rojo is inextricably linked to the 'Almadraba', a sophisticated tuna trapping method introduced by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago.
- The Spanish word atún has a long history of travel, moving from Ancient Greek to Latin and then through Arabic before arriving in Old Spanish.
Examples in context
- ¿Por qué es tan caro el atún rojo?Why is bluefin tuna so expensive?This sentence is useful for asking about the high price of atún rojo.Tatoeba #10317450 by Seael, translation #12898674 by araneo
- Señora Rodríguez, ¿me podría recomendar algún plato principal con atún rojo?Mrs. Rodriguez, could you recommend a main dish with bluefin tuna?
- Oye, ¿qué te parece si cocinamos algo con atún de aleta azul para la cena?Hey, what do you think about cooking something with bluefin tuna for dinner?
- He comprado un lomo de atún rojo para hacer sushi.I bought a bluefin tuna loin to make sushi.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar atún de aleta azul fresco en esta ciudad?Where can I find fresh bluefin tuna in this city?
- Mi restaurante favorito sirve un ceviche espectacular con atún rojo del Atlántico.My favorite restaurant serves an amazing ceviche with Atlantic bluefin tuna.
- El atún rojo es mi pescado favorito.Bluefin tuna is my favorite fish.
- Hoy compramos atún rojo fresco en el mercado.Today we bought fresh bluefin tuna at the market.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a high-end seafood restaurant.
- Javier¿Recomiendas el atún rojo?Do you recommend the bluefin tuna?
- SofíaSí, es excelente hoy.Yes, it is excellent today.
- JavierEntonces pediré una ración de atún rojo.Then I will order a portion of bluefin tuna.
- SofíaEs una gran elección, Javier.It is a great choice, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atún, rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
