camarones
/kamaɾones/from spelling rules
camarones is the Spanish word for shrimp.
The term refers to shrimp. You may also encounter the informal and affectionate diminutive Camaroncitos to refer to small or baby shrimp.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of camarones is the masculine noun camarón.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamaɾones/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word camarón is used in the idiom camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente, which means if you are lazy or inattentive, you will miss your opportunity.
- In some Caribbean coastal regions, calling someone camarón is a playful way to call them a 'little shrimp' or a 'small person', often used as a term of endearment for children.
- Depending on the region, people may prefer the word gambas over camarones. While both refer to shrimp, gambas is the standard term in Spain, whereas camarones is more common in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Buena tarde, ¿me podría recomendar un plato de camarones?Good afternoon, could you recommend me a dish of shrimp?
- ¿Tiene algún tipo de alergia a los camarones?Do you have any allergy to shrimp?
- Mi mamá hace los mejores camarones al ajillo.My mom makes the best garlic shrimp.
- Me gustan mucho los camarones.I really like shrimp.
- ¿Compraste los camarones frescos?Did you buy the fresh shrimp?
- Hoy cociné camarones con ajo.Today I cooked shrimp with garlic.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- AlejandroElena, ¿qué quieres cenar?Elena, what do you want for dinner?
- ElenaTengo ganas de comer camarones.I feel like eating shrimp.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo preparo los camarones.Perfect, I will prepare the shrimp.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, eres el mejor.Thanks, Alejandro, you are the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
