pesca
/ˈpeska/
The English phrase 'go fish' is translated into Spanish as pesca.
pesca is the name used for the card game intended for children.
Meaning: a card game for children (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpeska/.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the word pescar figuratively to mean 'to understand' or 'to catch' a hint, similar to how English speakers use 'get it'.
- While pesca refers to the game, the word pesca also describes the professional act of fishing or a specific catch of fish in a commercial context.
- The root of pesca can be traced back to the Latin piscis, which is the same root used for the English word 'pisces' in astrology.
Examples in context
- Jugamos a la pesca.We are playing go fish.
Example conversation
Two people are looking through a box of old games.
- AlejandroMira, encontré el juego de la pesca.Look, I found the go fish game.
- SofíaMe encanta la pesca, Sofía.I love go fish, Sofía.
- AlejandroEntonces, ¿jugamos una partida ahora?Then, shall we play a round now?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, repartamos las cartas.Yes, Alejandro, let's deal the cards.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pesca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
