marlín
/maɾlin/from spelling rules
The English word "marlin" is translated into Spanish as marlín.
The term refers to the game fish characterized by a pointed upper jaw.
Meaning: game fish with a pointed upper jaw (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾlin/
Did you know?
- While marlín is the specific name, the broader category of billfish is often referred to in Spanish as picos, which literally means 'beaks'.
- The term marlín is an anglicism, meaning Spanish speakers adopted the English word and modified its spelling and stress to fit Spanish phonetics.
- While marlín is the standard term, many coastal regions in Latin America use the term pez espada to refer generally to large billfish, even if the species is technically a marlin.
Examples in context
- Vi un hermoso marlín azul en el océano.I saw a beautiful blue marlin in the ocean.
- El marlín es un pez muy grande.The marlin is a very large fish.
- Vimos un marlín saltando en el océano.We saw a marlin jumping in the ocean.
- El marlín es el trofeo del pescador.The marlin is the fisherman's trophy.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at photos from a fishing trip.
- MaríaMira este pez, es un marlín.Look at this fish, it is a marlin.
- Alejandro¡Es increíble! ¿Dónde lo pescaste, María?It's incredible! Where did you catch it, María?
- MaríaLo pescamos en el océano Pacífico.We caught it in the Pacific Ocean.
- AlejandroEl marlín es mi pez favorito.The marlin is my favorite fish.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
