congro
/ˈkõ.ɡɾu/masculine
The Portuguese word for conger eel is congro.
congro is a masculine noun used to refer to the conger eel.
Meaning: Conger (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables. The stressed syllable is the first one. The pronunciation is /ˈkõ.ɡɾu/.
Did you know?
- In some coastal regions of Portugal, congro is prized for its firmness, making it a popular choice for 'caldeiradas', which are traditional fish stews.
- The word congro shares a linguistic root with other Romance languages, but in Portuguese, it specifically excludes the smaller 'moray eel', which is called moreia.
- While congro refers to the species, Portuguese speakers may use the term enguia for general eels, and confusing the two can change the perceived texture of the dish in a restaurant.
Examples in context
- O congro é um peixe grande.The conger eel is a large fish.
- Eu comprei um congro fresco no mercado.I bought a fresh conger eel at the market.
- Este congro parece ser muito saboroso.This conger eel looks very tasty.
Example conversation
At a seafood market.
- GabrielEste congro está bom hoje?Is this conger eel good today?
- BeatrizSim, o congro foi pescado esta manhã.Yes, the conger eel was caught this morning.
- GabrielVou levar este para o jantar.I will take this one for dinner.
- BeatrizExcelente escolha, será um ótimo jantar.Excellent choice, it will be a great dinner.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “conger eel” translations and entries congro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
