Cory
/koɾi/from spelling rules
Cory is the Spanish word for a fish belonging to the genus Corydoras.
The term refers to fish of the genus Corydoras.
Meaning: fish of the genus Corydoras (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾi/
Did you know?
- Spanish aquarists often debate the use of cory versus coridora because cory is seen as an Anglicism imported from English-speaking hobbyists.
- In Spanish aquarium circles, these fish are often called coridoras instead of the shortened cory.
- If you use 'cory' in a non-aquarium setting in Spain or Latin America, people may not recognize it as a word at all, as it lacks a traditional Spanish root.
Examples in context
- El Cory está nadando en el fondo.The Cory is swimming at the bottom.
- Tengo un Cory muy pequeño en mi acuario.I have a very small Cory in my aquarium.
- ¿Ese Cory es de color café?Is that Cory brown?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a pet store display.
- SofíaMira ese pez, ¿es un Cory?Look at that fish, is it a cory?
- AlejandroSí, es un Cory dorado.Yes, it is a golden cory.
- SofíaQuiero comprar uno para mi casa.I want to buy one for my house.
- AlejandroSon excelentes compañeros para otros peces.They are excellent companions for other fish.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
