lubina negra
/lubina neɡɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "largemouth bass" is translated into Spanish as lubina negra.
lubina negra is the name for the largemouth bass fish.
Meaning: fish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, particularly among anglers, the English term 'black bass' is often used directly or adapted into Spanish as el black bass.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be changed to their plural forms: lubinas negras.
How do you pronounce it?
/lubina neɡɾa/
Did you know?
- The word lubina is derived from lobo, which means 'wolf'. This reflects the predatory and aggressive nature of the fish.
- Spanish speakers often distinguish between the lubina and the róbalo, though both can be translated as 'bass' depending on the region and the specific species of fish.
- Because lubina is a broad term for many sea bass species, calling a freshwater largemouth bass a lubina might lead a person to believe you are talking about a saltwater fish.
Examples in context
- Pesqué una lubina negra esta mañana.I caught a largemouth bass this morning.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their fishing trip.
- Javier¿Viste la lubina negra que atrapé?Did you see the largemouth bass I caught?
- LucíaSí, era una lubina negra impresionante.Yes, it was an impressive largemouth bass.
- JavierEs mi pez favorito para pescar.It is my favorite fish to catch.
- LucíaA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lubina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
