ostras
/ˈostɾas/
The English phrase "oysters" is translated into Spanish as ostras.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Mexico, particularly Baja California, ostiones is used to refer to oysters.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ostra and the plural form of the word is ostras.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈostɾas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, ¡Ostras! is used as a common exclamation of surprise or shock, similar to saying 'Goodness!' or 'Wow!' in English.
- The word ostras is actually a linguistic euphemism for the word hostia, which refers to the consecrated communion wafer in the Catholic Church.
- In some Spanish regions, the phrase estás como una ostra is used to describe someone who is being completely silent or taciturn.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gustan las ostras?Do you like oysters?Tatoeba #1666562 by marcelostockle, translation #1655349 by Spamster
- No me gustan las ostras.I don't like oysters.Tatoeba #4886588 by wallebot, translation #4133483 by CK
- Tomás está comiendo ostras.Tom is eating oysters.Tatoeba #5046944 by don_ramon, translation #2273110 by CK
- Me encantan las ostrasI love oysters
- Vamos a comer ostrasLet's eat oysters
- Quisiera unas ostras del Pacífico, por favorI would like some Pacific oysters, please
- Las ostras me fascinan. Son tan deliciosas y sabrosasI am fascinated by oysters. They are so delicious and flavorful
- Me encanta la forma en que preparan las ostras a la parrillaI love the way they grill oysters
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a seafood market.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿quieres comprar ostras?Sofía, do you want to buy oysters?
- SofíaSí, las ostras se ven deliciosas.Yes, the oysters look delicious.
- AlejandroVoy a pedir un plato de ostras.I am going to order a plate of oysters.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo pediré vino blanco.Perfect, I will order white wine.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ostras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ostras, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
