langosta
/lanˈɡosta/feminine
The English word lobster is translated into Spanish as langosta. Wiktionary also lists bogavante and pigua.
Meaning: crustacean (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| langosta | /lanˈɡosta/ | feminine |
| bogavante | /boɡaˈbante/ | masculine |
| pigua | /piɡwa/ (from spelling rules) | Mexico, feminine |
| lobagante | /lobaˈɡante/ | masculine |
| lubigante | /lubiɡante/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| llocántaro | /ʝokantaɾo/ (from spelling rules) | Spain, masculine |
The term is used to refer to the crustacean lobster.
Which one should you use?
There is a technical distinction between terms: langosta often refers specifically to the spiny lobster which lacks large claws, while bogavante refers to the European lobster which possesses large claws. Additionally, in Argentina and Uruguay, el langostino is used to describe a smaller species of lobster or prawn.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, pigua is used to refer to lobster in certain parts of the country. In parts of Spain, you may hear the term llocántaro. In Argentina and Uruguay, el langostino refers to a smaller species of lobster or prawn.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun langosta becomes langostas in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/lanˈɡosta/
Did you know?
- The word bogavante has a surprisingly fierce origin, as it is linked to the Ancient Greek word for a 'snow leopard' due to the creature's aggressive appearance.
Examples in context
- A Tom le gusta la langosta.Tom likes lobster.This sentence shows a person's preference for langosta.Tatoeba #4471814 by cueyayotl, translation #2237171 by CK
- El bogavante es un crustáceo marino.The lobster is a marine crustacean.This sentence describes bogavante as a marine crustacean.Tatoeba #11729378 by Seael, translation #13271083 by frpzzd
- ¿En serio? ¿Comes langosta en Navidad?You eat lobster for Christmas? Are you serious?This sentence asks about eating langosta during Christmas.Tatoeba #2216624 by Shishir, translation #2102222 by Hybrid
- ¿Vamos a cocinar la langosta a la parrilla para la cena?Shall we grill the lobster for dinner?
- ¡Ese restaurante tiene el mejor bogavante de la ciudad!That restaurant has the best lobster in town!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a seafood menu in a restaurant.
- Elena¿Quieres pedir la langosta?Do you want to order the lobster?
- AlejandroNo, la langosta es demasiado grande para mí.No, the lobster is too big for me.
- ElenaTienes razón, Alejandro, busquemos otra cosa.You are right, Alejandro, let's look for something else.
- AlejandroPrefiero un plato más pequeño.I prefer a smaller dish.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lobster” translations and entries langosta, bogavante, lobagante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bogavante, langosta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
